Atlanta, GA
Man arrested for shooting thief attempting to steal his car in Atlanta
ATLANTA – A 28-year-old man was arrested in northeast Atlanta Tuesday evening after capturing at a thief who was stealing his automobile.
Police stated Christopher Rice left his automobile operating whereas he stepped away close to the intersection at third Road NE and Myrtle Road NE. An unknown suspect then entered the car and drove away.
Rice discharged his firearm on the suspect, in keeping with the officers who positioned him beneath arrest for reckless conduct.
Nobody was injured throughout the incident.
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Rice’s car was recovered in a while.
This investigation stays ongoing.