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Law enforcement in Gainesville, Georgia say that several Gainesville Police Officers have been shot after a suspect opened fire Friday night.

According to the Gainesville Police Department, they engaged the suspect near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard when he opened fire, striking several policemen.

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The Gainesville Police then returned fire on the suspect before he escaped the scene of the crime, and it remains unknown if he was hit.

An all points bulletin has now been issued on the suspect who's described as being a Hispanic male, longer hair, wearing a black leather jacket and blue jeans.

Gainesville Police have also asked that all citizens remain on high alert until they can apprehend the gunman.

If you see the suspect or someone resembling him you're asked to stay inside your home and do not engage; then call the Gainesville Police Department at (770) 534-5252.

Source:

http://www.wtok.com/content/news/Multiple-officers-injured-in-Georgia-shooting-Police-searching-for-suspect-458385413.html

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