Video: GA Police Release Body Camera Footage of Gunfight that Led to Barricaded Standoff

The Henry County (GA) Police Department on Friday released body camera video of the confrontation between a gunman and three of its officers in which two officers were wounded and the gunman subsequently barricaded himself in the residence.

The Henry County (GA) Police Department on Friday released body camera video of the confrontation between a gunman and three of its officers in which two officers were wounded and the gunman subsequently barricaded himself in the residence.

The agency said on Facebook, "In reference to the barricaded gunman and shooting involving Henry County Officers around midnight last night: A combined SWAT Team involving neighboring agencies breached the home and discovered three bodies deceased in the home. A female was located in the garage, a 16 year old male was found in an upstairs bedroom, and the male suspect was found deceased in an upstairs back bedroom from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Early indications show all died from gunshot wounds."

The two wounded officers are reportedly recovering at a nearby hospital. Both are expected to make a full recovery.

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