Gunman killed and one person hospitalized after a shooting at a Georgia VA clinic, police say

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By EMILIE MEGNIEN and JEFF MARTINMarch 17, 2026 at 10:23 PM

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A shooting occurred at a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Jasper, Georgia, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, around 1:30 p.m. Local police confronted the gunman outside the clinic, and he was shot and killed. A VA employee was injured and transported to a hospital by helicopter. The gunman was from the Jasper area, but his motives are currently unknown. The FBI and Georgia Bureau of Investigation are investigating the incident, with assistance from the VA's Office of Inspector General. The clinic will be closed for the remainder of the week, and the VA is providing counseling services to veterans and staff.

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