A Georgia man allegedly stabbed an off-duty Atlanta police officer after a hit-and-run
Authorities are searching for a man accused of stabbing an off-duty Atlanta police officer during a hit-and-run standoff over the weekend.
The incident happened on Saturday around 6 pm DeKalb County, Georgiawhen a hit-and-run occurred on Interstate 20 Eastbound near Panola Road.
In the crash, the driver in the Dodge Charger struck a Chevy Silverado before leaving the scene, the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office said via FOX 5 Atlanta.
The driver of the Silverado, later identified as an off-duty Atlanta police officer, then followed the driver of the Charger into Rockdale County to retrieve license plate information.
Justin Perry Hurst, 37, allegedly stabbed an off-duty Atlanta police officer multiple times during a standoff following a hit-and-run. (Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office)
The two drivers stopped in the parking lot where a verbal confrontation took place. The argument escalated and the suspect, identified as 37-year-old Justin Perry Hurst, allegedly officer stabbed multiple times.
Hurst fled the scene and has not yet been located.
His last known vehicle was a white 2019 VW Passat with Georgia license plate CWC3082. He is considered armed and dangerous, and has ties to the Alpharetta area.
Hurst’s last known vehicle was a white 2019 VW Passat with Georgia license plate CWC3082. (Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office)
The officer was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for treatment, Atlanta police said. He was awake, conscious and breathing, and was later released from the hospital.
Anyone with any information related to this case is asked to come forward local police. A prize of up to $2,000 is available.
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Justin Perry Hurst fled the scene after the attack, authorities said. (Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office)
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“While the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is the lead in this investigation, the Atlanta Police Department is working with them to secure the suspect’s arrest,” Atlanta police said in a statement. “We are asking anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts to contact CrimeStoppers or the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office.”
