A man accused of stabbing an off-duty Atlanta police officer during a confrontation after a hit-and-run over the weekend is being sought by authorities.
The incident took place at about 6 p.m. Saturday in DeKalb County, Georgia, when there was a hit-and-run on Interstate 20 Eastbound near Panola Road.
According to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office via FOX 5 Atlanta, the incident began with a Dodge Charger colliding with a Chevy Silverado before fleeing.
Subsequently, the off-duty Atlanta police officer, who was driving the Silverado, pursued the Charger into Rockdale County in an attempt to obtain the license plate details.
Justin Perry Hurst fled the scene after the attack, authorities said. (Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office)
“While the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is the lead in this investigation, the Atlanta Police Department stands in solidarity with them to ensure that the suspect is apprehended,” Atlanta police said in a statement. “We are asking anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts to please contact CrimeStoppers or the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office.”
