Atlanta Resident Shoots Man Accused of Impersonating Police

The suspect was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A 22-year-old man named Jaron Jordan was shot multiple times by a resident at an Atlanta apartment complex after allegedly impersonating a police officer and trying to break into the victim's apartment. Police say Jordan faces charges of impersonating a police officer, loitering and prowling, and criminal trespass with damage to property.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the risks of impersonating law enforcement and the potential for violence when residents feel threatened in their own homes. It also raises questions about how to balance self-defense rights with the need to avoid unnecessary escalation of confrontations.

The details

According to Atlanta police, officers were called to the 12th & James Luxury Apartments off James Jackson Parkway NW around 10:30 p.m. on Friday. There, they found Jaron Jordan with multiple gunshot wounds after the resident shot him through the door, believing Jordan was impersonating a police officer and trying to break in.

  • The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Jaron Jordan

A 22-year-old man accused of impersonating a police officer and trying to break into a resident's apartment.

The Resident

The apartment resident who shot Jaron Jordan after believing he was impersonating a police officer and trying to break in.

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What’s next

Jordan faces charges of impersonating a police officer, loitering and prowling, and criminal trespass with damage to property. The investigation is ongoing.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of verifying the identity of anyone claiming to be a law enforcement officer, as well as the need for clear guidelines on when residents can use force to defend their homes against perceived threats.