Suspect's gun goes off as Fairburn police try to make arrest

An armed suspect remains at large after Fairburn police attempted to arrest them on Thursday evening. Officers were called to Clay Street after reports that a person was brandishing a gun. During the attempt to take the suspect into custody, the suspect’s gun discharged, according to police. The individual then ran away and has not been found, and their condition is currently unknown. Fairburn police said they identified the suspect and secured arrest warrants but did not release the person’s name. The investigation is ongoing and the situation is described as developing.