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A Georgia police officer was shot dead Wednesday afternoon while responding to a call about an armed robbery.
Clayton County Police Department Sgt. Julia Issac said the officer was taken to a local hospital and Fox 5 Atlanta reports that the officer is expected to survive.
Issac urged those in the area to stay indoors as the suspect is not yet in custody.
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A Georgia police officer was shot dead Wednesday afternoon while responding to a call about an armed robbery.
(Clayton County Police Department)
The incident comes amid a recent spate of police officers who have been shot dead on duty.
Nine Arizona police officers were shot dead on February 14 while responding to a domestic dispute.
Two New York City police officers were shot dead on January 21 while responding to a domestic violence call involving a mother and her son.
Two St. Louis police officers were shot dead in nearby Ferguson, Missouri, on Jan. 26 after spotting a vehicle that authorities say may be linked to a homicide.
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Fox News’ Audrey Conklin contributed to this report.
