DeKalb County man charged after allegedly brandishing weapon at police
Published: Dec. 8, 2022 at 4:50 PM EST
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Dunwoody police arrested a man who allegedly brandished a gun at police near a busy shopping plaza on Thursday afternoon.
According to officials, “police fired at the suspect but did not hit him.”
23-year-old Khalil Thomas was arrested and charged with four counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Atlanta News First chopper showed more than five police cars surrounding the scene.
This is an ongoing investigation. Stay with Atlanta News First for updates as they come into our newsroom.
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