GBI investigating officer involved shooting in Brunswick
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BRUNSWICK, Ga. () — GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Brunswick, the agency said Thursday.

An 18-year-old was injured in the incident, a GBI spokesperson said.

Larry Labraun Kirkland, of Brunswick, Ga., was reportedly involved in a shooting at a home on MLK Jr. Boulevard. After he left the home, Brunswick Police officers located him and a chase ensued after he ran from officers, officials said.

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The chase ended at a home in the 2700 block of Wolfe Street where officers reportedly gave verbal commands and attempted to arrest Kirkland.

While trying to arrest Kirkland, the officers allegedly saw a gun on Kirkland. One officer deployed their taser, and another shot at Kirkland, a GBI spokesperson said

He was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. No officers were injured.

The GBI will conduct an independent investigation. The case file will be given to the Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review following the investigation.

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