GILMER COUNTY, Ga. — A man is hospitalized after being shot during an exchange of gunfire with Gilmer County sheriff’s deputies, authorities said.

The suspect, identified as Neil Gary, was receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained during the gun battle with deputies, according to the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office.

No deputies were injured in the shooting.

The incident prompted a significant law enforcement response in the Yukon Road area. Officials issued a shelter-in-place alert Friday afternoon as authorities searched for the suspect. A heavy law enforcement presence was reported near the 2000 block of Yukon Road.

Road closures remain in effect, until further notice, as authorities continue their response.

Gilmer County Schools also placed all schools on a secure lockout as a precaution because of the law enforcement activity in the area.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been requested to investigate the officer-involved shooting.

Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the exchange of gunfire or whether anyone else was injured.

The investigation remains ongoing.