Witness describes hearing gunfire after DeKalb officer stabbed, suspect shot (opens original article in a new tab)

A DeKalb County police officer was stabbed and injured during an encounter with a suspect, who was critically injured after being shot. A witness heard gunfire and described the incident.

• An officer was stabbed and injured during an encounter with a suspect.
• The suspect was critically injured after being shot by the officer.
• A witness heard three gunshots and recognized them as gunfire.