Armed Suspect Shot in Hand After Police Chase in Gwinnett County

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An armed man was shot in the hand by Gwinnett County police on Friday evening after fleeing from officers conducting a crime suppression detail near Dawson Boulevard and McDonough Drive. The incident began when officers attempted to speak with the man, who ran and subsequently fell, dropping his handgun. Despite commands from the officer, the man attempted to pick up the gun, prompting the officer to fire, after which the suspect continued to flee before surrendering and being taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; charges are pending.