A Covington police officer was transported to the hospital and a person is dead after a shooting at a Covington Hotel.

CPD confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that an officer was taken to Grady Hospital Tuesday night in critical condition after being shot in the head at the Oyo Hotel on Alcovy Road.

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Police said a suspect was also shot during an exchange of gunfire and has been pronounced dead.

At this time, details are limited. Police have not said what led up to the shooting.

Newton County Sheriff’s deputies are also on the scene assisting.

A Channel 2 Action News crew is headed to the scene and will update you with more information on Channel 2 Action News This Morning at 4:30 a.m.

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