An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting occurred late Tuesday night in Ider.

According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 11:26 p.m., deputies, along with Henagar and Ider Police Departments, responded to Red Bud Drive in Ider in regards to a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound. DeKalb Ambulance Service responded shortly afterwards and transported the female victim to the hospital.

While on the scene on Red Bud Drive, deputies and investigators determined that a shooting had taken place involving a female victim on Woodland Drive in Ider. The DeKalb County SRT team was then mobilized and responded to that address, setting up perimeter around the area.

While securing the perimeter and conducting a callout at that residence, a male suspect was contacted by SRT members in a vehicle behind the Woodland Drive residence. An officer involved shooting then occurred in response to the subject’s actions, which were deemed a direct threat to the lives of SRT members.

The subject then attempted to flee the scene in the vehicle, but was apprehended by SRT team members.

This remains an ongoing investigation and the sheriff’s office said more information will be released as it becomes available.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the incident, “I am so thankful this situation did not have a way worse ending. Law Enforcement on scene did everything in their power to stop the individual without having to shoot at him, but when your life or the life of another is at risk, you have to do anything you can to protect yourself and that is what they did. I would like to ask you to pray for everyone involved, we will share more information as it is available. God Bless!”