GBI investigating officer involved shooting in Forest Park | News

According to preliminary information released by the GBI, Forest Park Police Department officers responded to reports of a carjacking around 12:15 p.m. Monday in Jonesboro. Officers learned that the man driving the stolen vehicle crashed the car on Jonesboro Road.

Responding officers then encountered a man walking down the roadway carrying two firearms. Officers gave commands for the man to drop the firearms, but the man began firing at officers, according to information released by the GBI.

Officers returned fire, hitting the man. The man was taken to a local hospital where he died, the GBI reported.

He was later identified as Nathan Liverpool, 22.

His body was transported to the GBI Crime Lab for an autopsy.

Once the GBI’s independent investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Clayton Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review.