ATLANTA - Atlanta police have identified the officer critically injured after crashing into a home Monday night while responding to a call for help from another officer.

ORIGINAL STORY: Atlanta officer critical after crashing into English Avenue home

What we know:

Authorities say Officer Malik Safi, who joined the force in 2024 and serves in the Zone 1 Field Operations Division, remains hospitalized with serious injuries. Police are asking for privacy for Safi and his family as he continues to recover.

The crash happened around 8:15 p.m. in the 500 block of James P. Brawley Drive NW when Safi’s patrol car left the road and struck a house, igniting a fire. Safi was en route to another officer who had requested assistance. Nearby residents rushed to pull Safi from the burning vehicle

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