Athens-Clarke County police shot John Weeks outside a homeless center after he refused to drop two knives, according to the GBI. The suspect remains in critical condition while the involved officer is on administrative leave. ATHENS, Ga. – An Athens-Clarke County police officer shot a 44-year-old man holding two knives outside a homeless center on North Avenue on Monday afternoon, officials said. Officers responded around 4:30 p.m. Monday to 240 North Avenue after an employee at the Homeless Day Service Center reported a man yelling outside the front door. The employee opened the door to check on the man, identified as 44-year-old John Weeks of Athens, who continued yelling while holding a knife in each hand. The employee shut the door and asked for help from an off-duty officer working at the center, who then called for backup. After additional officers arrived and ordered Weeks to drop the knives, Weeks refused to comply and took steps toward them. One officer fired a gun, striking Weeks, who was then taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Witnesses described a chaotic scene outside the facility. "I saw two officers come up behind me and approach this dude. He had 2 knives in his hand. The officer said put the knife down 3 times, and then all I know I heard a shot and the man fell to the ground," witness Tammy Evans said. Witness Mamie Dunn said she ran away after hearing gunshots, adding that she had never seen anything like that in the daylight. No police…
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