An officer-involved shooting has closed the I-575 northbound exit ramp to Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock, GA. The GBI is investigating. Drivers urged to use alternate exits. Latest update here.
Updated: April 22, 2026
An officer-involved shooting in Woodstock, Georgia has forced the closure of the Interstate 575 northbound exit ramp to Towne Lake Parkway, prompting a large law enforcement response and a GBI investigation on Wednesday evening. Authorities shut down the northbound Towne Lake Parkway exit ramp at approximately 7:00 p.m. on April 22, 2026, following the shooting incident. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has confirmed it is conducting an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting, as is standard procedure in Georgia whenever a law enforcement officer discharges a firearm in the line of duty.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the ramp closure and indicated the exit ramp is expected to remain closed for an extended period while investigators process the scene and gather evidence. Georgia Department of Transportation traffic cameras captured images of flashing emergency lights along the off-ramp in the immediate aftermath of the incident. Officers from multiple agencies were seen responding to the scene, which is located along one of Cherokee County’s busiest commuter corridors connecting Interstate 575 to the Towne Lake area of Woodstock.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office has referred all further questions about the circumstances of the shooting to the Woodstock Police Department. At the time of publishing, the extent of any injuries has not been officially released, and the events leading up to the shooting remain under active investigation. As is standard practice in Georgia, the officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the GBI’s independent investigation.
Motorists traveling northbound on I-575 through Woodstock are strongly urged to avoid the Towne Lake Parkway exit and use alternate routes. Authorities are recommending drivers take the Georgia Highway 92 exit or the Ridgewalk Parkway exit as alternate options to navigate around the closure. Significant traffic delays are expected in the area while the investigation continues. Drivers are advised to check real-time GDOT traffic cameras and local traffic updates before heading through the Woodstock corridor on Wednesday night.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation routinely takes over the lead in officer-involved shooting investigations across the state to ensure an independent and transparent review of all circumstances. The Woodstock Police Department has stated in past incidents that it is committed to full transparency throughout the investigation process. Further updates on the identity of those involved, the nature of the incident, and any injuries are expected to be released by Woodstock PD and the GBI as information becomes available.
This post will be updated as official statements are released by the Woodstock Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Anyone with information about the incident or who witnessed events leading up to the shooting is encouraged to contact the Woodstock Police Department at 770-592-6012 or submit an anonymous tip at 770-592-6021.
Our thoughts are with all those involved in this incident. We urge the Woodstock community to stay clear of the I-575 Towne Lake Parkway exit area while authorities complete their investigation.