Man accused of shooting Georgia police officer captured

An hours-long manhunt for the suspect accused of shooting a police officer ended late Wednesday night when he surrendered to authorities.

A police officer, later identified as Ryan Richey, was shot in the waste area while responding to the alleged crime. The victim of the robbery was also shot in the hand, police said. Both are expected to survive.

The suspect, 25-year-old Arterio Crumbley, is being held in the Clayton County Jail and is expected to make his first court appearance Thursday morning.

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