Officer Shoots Man and Two Dogs During Welfare Check in Fairburn
In Fairburn, Georgia, an officer shot a man and two dogs early Thursday morning during a welfare check. The incident occurred after police responded to a call and two dogs allegedly charged the officers, leading to the shooting. The man…
Nashville, TN, September 26, 2026 —
FAIRBURN, GA – An officer discharged a firearm early Thursday morning in Fairburn, Georgia, striking a man and two dogs during the execution of a welfare check. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been called to lead the inquiry into the incident.
According to initial reports, law enforcement officers responded to a call for a welfare check at a residence. Upon arrival, two dogs allegedly charged the responding officers. During the encounter, the man was reportedly shot while attempting to secure the animals by leashing them.
The man sustained injuries from the shooting. The two dogs involved were also injured but are reported to have survived the incident.
Details regarding the specific nature of the welfare check call, the identities of the man and the officer involved, the exact time of the incident, and the precise location within Fairburn were not immediately available.
The GBI is currently overseeing the investigation into the shooting. Information regarding the sequence of events leading up to the discharge of the weapon and the extent of the injuries sustained by the man are expected to be part of the ongoing investigation.
Story summarized from the original created by Atlanta First News staff, Gray News staff on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
