22-Year-Old Man Shot While Impersonating Police Officer in Northwest Atlanta
By Chad Lamothe | Published 2026-02-15T16:34:15.620Z
Local News
Location: Atlanta, GA
Atlanta shooting raises concerns about fake cops. Know your rights during a police stop to protect yourself. Stay safe and informed!
ATLANTA, GA — A 22-year-old man was shot Friday night after allegedly impersonating a police officer and attempting to force his way into a northwest Atlanta apartment, according to the Atlanta Police Department (APD).Police responded to a “person shot” call around 10:27 p.m. on February 13 at the 1200 block of James Jackson Parkway NW, where they located the wounded man suffering from gunshot injuries. He was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive, officers said.Incident Det
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