WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A man is dead in Warner Robins after an overnight attempted traffic stop. according to Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton.

At 2:04 a.m. on Wednesday, Moulton says Houston County sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a car that was reported stolen in Warner Robins.

When deputies initiated the stop, a man and a woman ran from the car on foot.

Deputies quickly found and apprehended the woman.

The man was found hiding nearby and shot at deputies when they tried to arrest him.

Deputies returned fire and hit the man.

He was taken to the hospital where he later died.

Sheriff Matt Moulton confirmed on Facebook no deputies were hurt.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation responded to the scene and is now investigating.

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