Two juveniles arrested in connection with the shooting of an on-duty Marietta cop are Bloods gang members, police said Monday.
(AJC)- The juveniles, both 15 years old, face charges of violation of Georgia’s Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, aggravated assault on a police officer, unlawfully entering an automobile, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and theft by receiving.
“MPD will not be releasing the name of the juveniles at this time,” Marietta police Officer Brittany Wallace said.
Officer Scott Davis, a 10-year veteran of the force, is expected to recover from a shot to his leg, Wallace told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Davis and two other Marietta officers were responding to a call about people entering cars outside The Gallery Apartments in the 700 block of Franklin Gateway when the shooting occurred before 4:30 a.m.
“At least one of the suspects opened fire striking one Marietta Police Officer,” Wallace said. “All three officers returned fire striking one of the suspects.”