Cobb County police officer shoots armed robbery suspect

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A robbery suspect was shot by a Cobb County police officer at the end of a SWAT team stand-off. 

Police were called out to the Marathon gas station on Mableton Parkway near South Gordon Road early Monday morning, where an armed robbery had taken place. Officers said when they arrived the suspect was still inside.

Police called in both the SWAT team as well as negotiators to try to get the suspected gunman to surrender. Unfortunately, things turned violent and at one point officers started shooting, according to police.

The suspect was shot and transported to the hospital. No word on the suspect's condition.

No officers suffered any injuries during the shooting.