Woman charged after shooting DeKalb County officer during hostage call

The Brief

  • Police say a woman shot a DeKalb County officer during a hostage call in Lithonia.
  • Shkinnia Thomas was shot by another officer and later charged with multiple felonies.
  • The two homeowners found inside the home were not injured.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. A woman who police say was injured after shooting a DeKalb County officer has officially been charged, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

What we know:

Shkinnia Patrice Thomas, 45, of Riverdale, was arrested in connection with a shooting involving police on Friday.

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