Two Georgia officers were shot and one injured in a crash Monday morning during a vehicle pursuit.
Aaron Shelton, 22 of Alabama, was taken into custody. His brother, 28-year-old Pier Shelton, was killed in a shootout with the officers.
3 Officers Injured in Georgia Vehicle Pursuit and Shooting
During the chase, the passenger used a rifle to fire at officers as it went through Carroll County and Villa Rica, authorities said.
April 12, 2021
Carrollton officer Rob Holloway, Villa Rica officer Chase Gordy and Carroll County Deputy Jay Repetto are recovering at local hospitals, WSB reports.
The incident began with a traffic stop by Georgia State Patrol that quickly elevated to a vehicle pursuit, police say.
During the chase, the passenger used a rifle to fire at officers as it went through Carroll County and Villa Rica, authorities said.
Aaron Shelton is being charged currently with 3 counts of Aggravated Battery and 5 counts of Aggravated Assault. His brother, 28-year-old Pier Shelton, was killed in a shootout with the officers.