College Park security officers fatally shoot man firing at nightclub
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. Jan 29 2018 – A man has died after a shootout at the Backstage nightclub in College Park.
Major Lance Patterson tells FOX 5 the suspect and another person were kicked out of the club after an altercation.
That’s when the suspect allegedly went to his car to retrieve a gun.
Investigators say the suspect began firing at the venue and into the air.
The building suffered some damage, then two security officers fired back.
The suspect was hit in the head and across his body.
The gunman was taken to the hospital and authorities now say that the man has died.
Officials say no one else was hurt.
College Park Police continue to investigate and speak with witnesses.
They plan to release more information when it’s available.