A routine traffic stop in Adairsville turned into a shooting early Thursday morning, leaving one suspect dead and a police officer injured.

According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the incident happened around 1:15 a.m. on April 23rd along Joe Frank Harris Parkway near a gas station.

Authorities say a police officer stopped an SUV for speeding when the driver, identified as 26-year-old Saeed Ahmed Reed of Clayton County, exited the vehicle, got back in, and moved across the parking lot before getting out again.

When the officer attempted to detain him, a Taser was deployed but was ineffective. Investigators say Reed then pulled a gun and fired, striking the officer’s vest.

The officer returned fire, hitting Reed multiple times. Reed was transported to a hospital where he later died.

The officer was also taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released.

Officials say three other adults and one child were inside the vehicle at the time but were not injured.

Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with multiple shots fired in what is typically a quiet area.

The GBI is now conducting an independent investigation. Once completed, the case will be turned over to the Bartow County District Attorney’s Office for review.