Crime & Safety
School Resource Officer Struck by Car at Meadowcreek High
The officer was struck during a foot chase with an offender Thursday morning, says Gwinnett County Police.
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The school resource officer was struck by a car at Meadowcreek High School in unincorporated Norcross on Thursday morning.
According to Gwinnett County Police, the officer was involved in a foot chase with an offender when he was hit by the vehicle.
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Police responded to the scene and located the suspect's vehicle a short distance away. The suspect fled into the woods, but was caught by responding officers shortly after.
The school resource officer was transported from the scene by ambulance.
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