On July 27, 2022, at 11:00 P.M. Clayton County Police Officers responded to the 7800 block of Newbury Drive Jonesboro, GA., in reference to a suicidal individual. Clayton County Police received three separate suicide calls on this individual. The initial suicide call was placed at 9:40 P.M., a 2nd call at 10:05 P.M. by the individual’s mother, and a final 3rd call was made at 1100 P.M. by Aiyanah Pryor threatening suicide.
Clayton County Officers were dispatched to the scene for further investigation. Officer Demika Lloyd arrived on scene and made contact with Aiyanah Pryor. Pryor produced a handgun and fired two shots at Officer Lloyd striking her. Pryor then fled the scene in a black JEEP. A BOLO was immediately placed on the suspect's vehicle to all surrounding agencies.
The Atlanta Police department located the JEEP a short time later in the area of Macon Dr. and Polar Rock Rd. Pryor produced a handgun firing it at Atlanta Officers. Officers returned fire striking Pryor. Pryor was transported to AMC with life-threatening injuries.
Officer D. Lloyd was transported to Grady Hospital for her injuries.
This case is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Clayton County Police Department. The incident which occurred in the City of Atlanta is currently under investigation by the GBI and the Atlanta Police Department.
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