Off-Duty Atlanta Officer Shot Breaking Up Robbery

Keith Roach intervened as three suspects were attempting to rob a man outside a Shell station. The situation escalated, as 9-10 shots were fired and Roach scuffled with one of the suspects.

Atlanta Police officer Keith Roach is recovering from gunshot wounds he sustained while breaking up a robbery he observed while driving home after a shift, WSBTV.com reports.

Roach intervened as three suspects were attempting to rob a man outside a Shell station. The situation escalated, as 9-10 shots were fired and Roach scuffled with one of the suspects.

With Roach laying on his back, citizens tackled the suspect.

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