Off-Duty Police Officer Carjacked at Gunpoint While Sitting in Traffic

An Atlanta Police officer was carjacked at gunpoint in the Little Five Points neighborhood Saturday night.

According to APD, the off-duty officer said he was driving on Moreland Avenue when he got stuck in traffic. While stopped in traffic, a male suspect got out of a nearby car, pointed a gun at the officer and demanded his 2019 Dodge Charger.

The victim got out of the car and ran to a nearby business where he called 911.

The vehicle was later found abandoned at the 600-block of Moreland Avenue.

An investigation was launched and remains ongoing.