ATF agent shot in Athens; suspect killed

ATHENS - An agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) was shot during an undercover investigation near the Athens-Ben Epps Airport Tuesday afternoon.<br /> <br /> ATF spokeswoman Ginger Colbrun said the agent - whose name has not been made public - was in stable condition following the shooting. <br /> <br /> The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the agent was fired on during the undercover operation. He returned fire, killing one suspect.<br /> <br /> CBS46 in Atlanta identified the suspect as 20-year-old Javontay Darden. The television station reported a second suspect, 21-year-old Steven McKinley, was arrested. <br /> <br /> The agent is being treated at Athens Regional Medical Center.<br /> <br /> Both the GBI and the ATF continue to piece together details of the incident.<br /> <br /> <i>The Associated Press contributed to this story.</i>

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