Report: Man shot by Forest Acres officer is 17, had 2 guns in car, possibly marijuana

Forest Acres police identified the suspect shot by an officer Thursday as a 17-year-old who had two guns in the car and was possibly carrying marijuana, according to a report released Friday.

Police found what they said appears to be a small bag of the leafy drug in pants worn by a man they identified as Antwon Gallmon after he was taken into custody early Thursday following a two-mile chase, the report said. Two pistols also were found inside the car, which was reported stolen, the report said.

The report doesn’t supply the complete name of the officer nor does it make clear whether Gallmon was shot as he drove toward or away from the officer. State Law Enforcement Division agents are investigating the shooting at the request of the police department. SLED has possession of the police car’s video of the incident.

Gallmon was awake and talking when he was taken to an area hospital with a gunshot wound, police said Thursday. No report on Gallmon’s medical condition was available Friday.

The shooting happened in a parking lot at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday not far from Forest Drive and Richland Mall as police investigated homeowner complaints about loud music.

Police Chief Gene Sealy said charges against Gallmon won’t be finalized before Monday. The officer is on leave.

This story was originally published May 20, 2016 at 6:35 PM with the headline "Report: Man shot by Forest Acres officer is 17, had 2 guns in car, possibly marijuana."