The Brief
- Damario Smith, wanted for armed robbery and aggravated assault, was shot and killed by Fulton County police after fleeing from authorities.
- Smith refused police orders, produced a handgun, and was subsequently shot by officers; he later died at Grady Memorial Hospital.
- Smith had been out on bond with an ankle monitor since 2022, which he had removed, leading to his status as a fugitive.
ATLANTA – A man wanted for armed robbery and aggravated assault was shot and killed by Fulton County police officers Thursday after fleeing from authorities at a property known for drug activity, officials said.
What we know:
Officers responded around 12:50 p.m. to a report of suspicious individuals loitering outside 3657 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, according to the Fulton County Government. Upon arrival, police encountered several people in the parking lot. When officers attempted to make contact, one individual, identified as Damario Smith, fled on foot.…