Police in Georgia shot and killed a gunman on Tuesday after he opened fire at a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic, wounding one employee, according to officials.
The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon in the town of Jasper, where police responded to reports of gunfire at around 1:30pm. Officers confronted the suspect outside the clinic and fatally shot him, officials said.
A VA staff member wounded in the shooting was airlifted to a hospital, according to agency spokesman Peter Kasperowicz.
Police Chief Matt Dawkins said the attacker was a local resident, though further details about his identity or motive were not immediately available.
Witness Jimmy Mooney said he was inside a nearby store when gunshots rang out and people were instructed to take cover as officers rushed to the scene.
Authorities said the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation will assist in the investigation.
The clinic will remain closed for the rest of the week, with officials arranging rescheduling appointments and providing counseling and support services to affected staff and veterans.
The outpatient facility, which opened in 2020, provides a range of healthcare services, including primary care, mental health support and telehealth, for veterans in the area.
