“Man Identified as Lars Anton Rudow Arrested After Officer-Involved Shooting in Northern Georgia”

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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred during a traffic safety checkpoint in northern Georgia. Lars Anton Rudow, 51, of Watkinsville, allegedly accelerated his car towards an officer before driving towards other officers and deputies at the checkpoint. The suspect was subsequently arrested and charged with DUI refusal and aggravated assault on a police officer. The GBI will be conducting an independent investigation into the incident. shooting-110346443.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>WSBTV.com News Staff reported

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently examining an incident involving a law enforcement officer firing their weapon, which occurred on Saturday in northern Georgia, according to officials who spoke with Channel 2 Action News. The incident took place just after 11 p.m., as Clayton police officers and Rabun County sheriff deputies were conducting a checkpoint for traffic safety on Hwy 76 West and Meadow Stream Lane. Lars Anton Rudow, a 51-year-old resident of Watkinsville, halted his vehicle on the road before reaching the checkpoint. As a Clayton Police Officer approached Rudow’s car, he suddenly accelerated towards the officer, narrowly grazing the officer’s leg. Afterward, Rudow rapidly drove towards the other officers and deputies stationed at the checkpoint. In response, a Clayton Police Officer fired shots at Rudow’s vehicle, as reported by the GBI. Following a pursuit spanning less than a mile, Rudow ultimately crashed his car off the road. Consequently, he was arrested and charged with DUI refusal and five counts of aggravated assault on a police officer. Rudow has been detained at the Rabun County Detention Center. The GBI has announced its intention to conduct an independent investigation into the incident..