A motorcyclist who tried to run from a traffic stop ended up in the hospital after a Hall County deputy shot him. 37-year-old Marshall Anthony Hooper of Buford sustained non-life-threatening injuries, the GBI says. No deputies were injured in the incident.
The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3 in south Hall County. Preliminary information indicates that the deputy attempted to stop Hooper for speeding near McEver Road. A short pursuit ensued, and the motorcycle crashed.
“During the attempt to detain Hooper, several verbal commands were given by the deputy which Hooper ignored. The deputy fired his gun, hitting Hooper,” a GBI press release states.
Hooper was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for treatment.
The deputy, whose name has not been released, was placed on administrative leave according to standard protocol.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting. Once the GBI’s investigation is complete, the case will be turned over to the Hall County District Attorney’s Office for review.
