UPDATE #1: (Norcross, Ga., Sept. 25, 2023) – Detectives have charged the teen suspect in this case.

David Ramirez Sevilla (age 16, Norcross) has been charged with Aggravated Assault Against a Law Enforcement Officer, Obstruction – Felony, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Under 18, and Theft by Receiving Stolen Property – Firearm. Sevilla is being charged as an adult for these crimes. One of the firearms he had in his possession was previously reported stolen.

Sevilla is still being treated for his injuries at a local hospital. He will be formally booked at the Gwinnett County Jail upon release and eventually transported to a local youth detention facility.

ORIGINAL:  (Norcross, Ga., Sept. 22, 2023) – Detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving a 16-year-old suspect who fired multiple shots at police after a foot pursuit.  

The original call came into the 911 Center around 6:30 a.m. from a woman who said that her teenage son was armed with a handgun and possibly under the influence of drugs.

Within minutes, one responding officer arrived at 1400 Chase Lane in unincorporated Norcross. The woman pointed out her son to the officer in the parking lot, and the officer attempted to make contact. The officer was engaged in a brief foot pursuit while giving verbal commands for the teenager to drop his weapon. As the teen approached the 500 building, he turned around and fired multiple shots at the officer. The officer returned fire, striking him in the leg.

Immediately following the shooting, a second officer and patrol supervisor arrived. Together, they rendered aid and placed a tourniquet on the teen’s leg. He was transported to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries, which were not life-threatening. The officer was not injured.

Detectives later learned that the teen was in possession of two firearms when the officer first arrived on scene but discarded one during the foot pursuit after it appeared to have malfunctioned.

Criminal charges against the teen are forthcoming.