JASPER, GEORGIA — Authorities investigated a shooting at a Veterans Affairs clinic in Jasper, Georgia. A suspected gunman was shot and killed by officers after reports of gunfire at the facility.

Officers with the Jasper Police Department were dispatched around 1:30 p.m. to a report of shots fired at the VA Clinic on East Church Street. When officers arrived, they located the suspected shooter at the scene. The individual was confronted by responding officers and shot during the encounter. The suspected gunman was shot outside the clinic.

One victim was found at the scene and taken for medical treatment before being airlifted to a hospital. Authorities did not release the victim's condition. The victim was an employee at the clinic. Authorities also did not release the identity of the suspected shooter or additional details about what led to the incident.

Chief of Police Matt Dawkins described the shooting as "eye-opening" during remarks about the incident. In comments about how often such cases occur in the area, Dawkins said, "We don't have this often," and referred to it as a "significant event".

The FBI in Atlanta said it was aware of the shooting and was assessing whether federal involvement would be necessary. The FBI will investigate the shooting. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will investigate the police shooting.

City officials described the area around the VA building as a controlled law enforcement scene and asked residents to avoid the area. The case remained under active investigation, and officials said more information would be released as it became available. The VA worked to reschedule appointments and ensured that both veterans and staff had access to counseling and chaplain services.