Two Dekalb County Police Officers Are Shot During Domestic Disturbance Call as Suspect Is Arrested After Exchange of Gunfire Sunday Evening

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — Two DeKalb County police officers were shot and hospitalized after responding to a domestic disturbance call Sunday evening on Bouldercrest Road, according to county police.

The DeKalb County Police Department said officers arrived around 6:30 p.m. at the 2000 block of Bouldercrest Road to handle the dispute. When they encountered Demontavious SoHo, police said he opened fire and hit both officers.

The officers returned fire, striking SoHo. Police said he then ran from the scene and disappeared into nearby woods before officers caught him a short time later with a gunshot wound.

Officers and suspect were taken to hospitals after the shooting

Police said both wounded officers were taken to a local hospital in moderate condition and are expected to survive. SoHo was also taken to a hospital and was listed in stable condition.

The department said the quick arrest was made with help from outside law enforcement agencies that responded to the scene. Leaders publicly thanked partner agencies for helping bring the situation under control.

Investigators have not released the names of the two officers who were hurt. Police also have not said what criminal charges SoHo faces, leaving those details to be determined as the case moves forward.

How the confrontation unfolded on Bouldercrest Road

Authorities said the call began as a domestic disturbance response, a type of assignment that can change fast once officers arrive and assess the situation. In this case, the initial dispute escalated into gunfire almost immediately after police met SoHo at the scene.

After the exchange, SoHo fled toward a wooded area nearby, but officers located and detained him soon afterward. Police have not said how long the chase lasted or whether anyone else was inside the home or immediate area when shots were fired.

The incident was contained the same evening, but the investigation remains active as detectives work to piece together exactly what happened before and during the shooting.

Police leaders praise partner agencies after swift arrest

In a statement, DeKalb County police thanked the agencies that responded and helped secure SoHo’s arrest. Department leaders described him as a violent offender and asked for prayers for the injured officers.

The comment reflects the seriousness of the response, which drew in multiple law enforcement partners after the shooting. Police did not identify those agencies in the statement, but said their assistance helped end the confrontation quickly.

Officials have not said whether investigators recovered any weapons at the scene or whether additional evidence was collected from the wooded area where SoHo briefly fled.

Questions remain about charges, motive and officer identities

Several basic questions are still unanswered. Police have not identified the two officers who were shot, and they have not disclosed the exact charges that could be filed against SoHo.

Authorities also have not said what led to the domestic dispute before officers arrived, or whether the people involved knew one another beforehand. Those details may emerge later as the investigation continues.

For now, police are focusing on the condition of the injured officers and the arrest of the suspect. The department said both officers are expected to survive, a key update after a violent encounter that ended with gunfire, a manhunt and an arrest on the same night.

Bouldercrest Road shooting adds to a dangerous call type for officers

Domestic disturbance calls are often among the most unpredictable for law enforcement because officers may arrive without knowing how tense the situation has become. DeKalb County police said this Sunday call turned into an armed confrontation as soon as officers met SoHo.

The rapid sequence of events — arrival, gunfire, return fire, flight and arrest — shows how quickly a routine response can become a major emergency. Police have not released a broader public safety warning, but the case highlights the risks officers face during domestic-related incidents.

As of Monday, the officers remained under medical care while investigators continued gathering facts about the shooting, the response and the charges that may follow.