Gainesville police officer hospitalized, suspect critically injured after shootout, department says

Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A police officer was sent to the hospital and a suspect was critically injured after a shootout Thursday, according to the Gainesville Police Department. Gainesville police officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving a man and woman in the back of the New Holland Market shopping center, a police spokesperson said. Upon arrival, the man fired at the officer, who returned fire, hitting the suspect, according to the department. The suspect was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition. His identity has not been released. The officer was taken to the hospital for medical evaluation and observation. Police have not specified his condition. Police said the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been requested to investigate the incident, which is customary for shootings involving law enforcement. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates. Copyright 2026 WANF. All rights reserved.