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Fairburn Police Department
Monday February 10th, 2014 :: 11:20 a.m. EST

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Burglary / Shots fired, April's Way, 3 b/m suspects, fled scene in gray or burgundy SUV, gunshot damage to vehicle

Burglary / Shots Fired

On Monday, Feb. 10th, 2014 at approximately 7:45 AM a burglary took place on April’s Way in Fairburn. Three suspects, described as black males, late teens to early twenties, were seen leaving a house with a television and other electronic items. A neighbor saw the burglars and called 9-1-1. The neighbor then confronted the three suspects as they were leaving. The suspects produced at least one firearm and opened fire on the neighbor. The neighbor also had a weapon and returned fire at the suspects. Approximately ten to twelve shots were fired.

Nobody at the scene was injured, it is unknown if any of the suspects were injured by gunfire as they drove away.

According to witnesses the suspects were driving a burgundy or gray in color SUV, possibly a Chevy Equinox. Evidence at the scene indicates at least one window of the suspect vehicle was broken out by gunfire, possibly the driver side rear window. The suspect vehicle is believed to have at least one bullet hole in it.

Fairburn Police are requesting the public’s assistance with any information about this crime. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Fairburn PD at (770) 964-1441.

Instructions:

Contact Fairburn PD with info.

Address/Location
Fairburn Police Department
191 SW Broad St
Fairburn, GA 30213

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 770-964-1441

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Unknown - Urgency not known
Certainty:
Unknown
Category:
Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security
Event:
Criminal Activity

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