The Brief
- An armed robbery suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police pursuit.
- The suspect carjacked a vehicle and forcibly ejected two occupants before crashing into a power pole.
- Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name or the condition of the two carjacking victims.
EAST POINT, Ga. – A man fleeing from police pulled out a gun and ended up shooting himself, the East Point Police Department said Sunday night.
What we know:
The incident began in the parking lot of the food mart at Bayard Plaza. According to police, officers spotted a fugitive wanted for armed robbery and aggravated assault. Officers waited for the man to exit the store before attempting to take him into custody.…