Atlanta officer injured in scuffle with attempted burglary suspect

ATLANTA – An Atlanta police officer is expected to recover after being involved in an altercation with an attempted burglary suspect.

The incident happened at a Dollar Tree on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard in southwest Atlanta around 4 a.m. Sunday.

Atlanta Police Capt. Holt said the responding officer found two male suspects stealing from the store, filling a shopping cart with various items.

According to the department, the officer attempted to arrest a suspect who resisted, resulting in a physical fight.

The officer was reportedly injured during the struggle, causing him to deploy and use his Taster.

The police officer then managed to arrest the suspect.

A witness gave police a description of the second suspect. He was arrested without incident at a nearby gas station.

Both suspects were in possession of stolen merchandise from the store. They both face charges.