Manhunt underway after shootout with Gilmer deputies

A manhunt is underway in Gilmer County after a suspect got into a shootout with deputies, Atlanta News First reported.

The search

The suspect remains the focus of an active law-enforcement search in Gilmer County. The incident involves an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and deputies.

What is known

The report identifies the event as a shootout with deputies and says a manhunt is underway. The suspect’s name, the agency involved, the time and location of the exchange, and any injuries were not stated in the report linked here.

What to watch

Residents should look for updates from the law-enforcement agency handling the search. Further information may establish the suspect’s identity, describe any public-safety instructions and explain whether criminal charges will be filed.