DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – A robbery suspect was left in critical condition following a shooting involving DeKalb County police officers on Wednesday morning. Authorities reported that the incident took place on Evans Mill Road around 9:30 a.m. when officers spotted the suspect, identified as 28-year-old Delano Gaynor of Lithonia.

According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, when law enforcement officers attempted to arrest Gaynor, he brandished a firearm and aimed it at detectives on the scene. Responding to the imminent threat, the detectives fired shots at Gaynor, prompting him to flee the area and eventually surrender near a shopping center’s entrance.

In the ensuing chaos, gunfire was exchanged, resulting in injuries to the suspect. Details regarding the sequence of events leading to the shooting remain unclear at this time. The GBI has confirmed that Gaynor’s condition has stabilized following the altercation, while no officers sustained injuries during the encounter.

The incident underscores the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in addressing criminal activities within the community. Investigations into the shooting are ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events that unfolded during the confrontation. As the situation continues to develop, residents are urged to remain vigilant and cooperative with law enforcement efforts to ensure public safety and order in the area.

Updates on the case will be provided as new information becomes available. The community is encouraged to come forward with any relevant details or tips that may assist authorities in their investigation into the robbery and subsequent shooting incident.