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DeKalb Police: Suspects fire gun at officers; 2 in custody

Police said no officers were hurt.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Police said two people were taken into custody Wednesday night after a shot was allegedly fired at officers in DeKalb County. 

According to DeKalb County Police, officers were in the area of the 6100 block of Memorial Drive looking for a wanted person. Police didn't give information on what the person was wanted for.  

They said the suspect in question and another person spotted them in the area and they took off. 

"The two males then turned and opened fire on officers," according to police.

No officers were hurt, they said. Initially, one person was taken into custody and police were searching for the additional person.

But on Thursday in an update, police said both people were arrested Wednesday night. They believe it was the driver who fired the gun. 

The investigation is ongoing.

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