Atlanta, Georgia — On July 27, 2022, at 11:00 P.M. Clayton County Police Officers responded to

the 7800 block of Newbury Drive Jonesboro, GA., in reference to a suicidal individual. Clayton County

Police received three separate suicide calls on this individual. The initial suicide call was placed at 9:40 P.M.,

a 2nd call at 10:05 P.M. by the individual’s mother, and a final 3rd call was made at 1100 P.M. by Aiyanah Pryor threatening suicide. Clayton County Officers were dispatched to the scene for further investigation. 

Officer Demika Lloyd arrived on scene and made contact with Aiyanah Pryor. Pryor produced a

handgun and fired two shots at Officer Lloyd striking her. Pryor then fled the scene in a black JEEP. 

A BOLO (be on the lookout) was immediately placed on the suspect's vehicle to all surrounding agencies.

The Atlanta Police department located the JEEP a short time later in the area of Macon Dr. and Polar Rock Rd.

Pryor produced a handgun firing it at Atlanta Officers. Officers returned fire striking Pryor. Pryor was

transported to AMC (Atlanta Medical Center) with life-threatening injuries. 

Officer Demika Lloyd was transported to Grady Hospital and had to undergo surgery.

Officer Lloyd remains in the hospital, where she is still in critical condition.