Argument at cantina leads to OIS, arrest of a Georgia man

MORROW – A Georgia man has been arrested after an OIS that happened while responding to an argument at a cantina.

Release:

At the request of the Morrow Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Morrow, Clayton County, GA. Keon Devon Christian, 26 of McDonough, GA, was shot and injured in the incident. One Morrow Police officer was injured in the incident.

Preliminary information indicates at about 9:40 p.m., there was an argument between patrons at La Trojas Cantina on Mt Zion Road. Christian had been at the venue when he when he went to the restaurant’s patio and got into an argument. Someone called 911, and Morrow P.D. officers responded to the restaurant. During the fight, Christian revealed he had a firearm in his waistband.

When Morrow P.D. officers arrived, they encountered Christian outside the restaurant. Christian fired his weapon at an officer, hitting the officer in his vest. Christian then ran behind Las Trojas and through the plaza parking lot. A second Morrow P.D. officer encountered Christian and the officer fired his weapon, hitting Christian. A gun was located near where Christian was shot.

Morrow P.D. has taken charges on Christian for aggravated assault on a peace officer and criminal attempt to commit murder.

Christian and both officers were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Christian and the injured officer are stable and being treated. The second officer has been released.

The GBI will continue to conduct an independent investigation. Once the investigation is complete, it will be given to the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office for review.