GEORGIA — Two Police Officers were shot during a traffic stop in Lavonia, Georgia Monday night, police said. The suspect fled but was later captured.

The scene is outside of a Zaxby’s Chicken restaurant–14265 Jones Street, Lavonia.

Officials say the suspect was driving a stolen car. When police attempted to place him under arrest, the suspect produced a firearm and opened fire.

Local media reports the injuries are non-life threatening.

Multiple businesses and a hospital were placed on lockdown.

Two police just got shot at zaxbys in Lavonia, everyone be safe and BE CAREFUL!!! — madsss❋ (@MaddieMorgan19) December 13, 2016

Two Lavonia GA officers shot at traffic stop. Suspect at large near the Zaxbys according to police chief. Details @WSPA7 at 10 and 11. — Gordon R. Dill (@GordonRDill) December 13, 2016

Prayers going out tonight to the two officers shot in Lavonia, they’ve been taken to Greenville?? pic.twitter.com/EcanBb6ten — IveyTaylor (@__ivey_taylor__) December 13, 2016

Few details were available.

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