Eviction Attempt Leads to Fatal Gunfire Exchange With Police
1775 Young Road
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- A court-ordered eviction escalated into a nearly 12-hour SWAT standoff that ended after the suspect fired at officers, was critically wounded in a gunfire exchange, and later died at a hospital.
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The suspect was critically injured during the exchange, taken to the hospital, and later died. No officer injuries were reported.
After 12 hours of negotiations, police attempted to take the barricaded suspect into custody using less-lethal options. Officials said the suspect then fired at officers, prompting them to return fire, according to updates from local news.
An investigation has been launched, per local news reports.
The standoff has concluded after the suspect died following a gunfire exchange with authorities, per Samdesk.
As of 12 a.m. EST, the hours-long incident remains active with a police perimeter still enforced.
Residents have been advised to evacuate or shelter in place as a precaution while police maintain a perimeter, according to reports sourced from Samdesk.
According to reports from WSB-TV, the school lockdown was lifted.
Updated reports from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say the barricaded man refused to leave during a court-ordered eviction at a home on Young Road.
Officials say the suspect fired shots at responding deputies during the encounter, but no deputies were hit. SWAT is assisting at the scene.
Nearby Redan Middle School has entered into a level 2 lockdown while the standoff continues.
According to updates sourced via Samdesk, police attempted to serve an arrest warrant to a suspect who then barricaded himself inside a building. SWAT has responded and is working to apprehend the suspect.
Incident reported at 1775 Young Road.
The suspect was critically injured during the exchange, taken to the hospital, and later died. No officer injuries were reported.
After 12 hours of negotiations, police attempted to take the barricaded suspect into custody using less-lethal options. Officials said the suspect then fired at officers, prompting them to return fire, according to updates from local news.
An investigation has been launched, per local news reports.
The standoff has concluded after the suspect died following a gunfire exchange with authorities, per Samdesk.
As of 12 a.m. EST, the hours-long incident remains active with a police perimeter still enforced.
Residents have been advised to evacuate or shelter in place as a precaution while police maintain a perimeter, according to reports sourced from Samdesk.
According to reports from WSB-TV, the school lockdown was lifted.
Updated reports from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say the barricaded man refused to leave during a court-ordered eviction at a home on Young Road.
Officials say the suspect fired shots at responding deputies during the encounter, but no deputies were hit. SWAT is assisting at the scene.
Nearby Redan Middle School has entered into a level 2 lockdown while the standoff continues.
According to updates sourced via Samdesk, police attempted to serve an arrest warrant to a suspect who then barricaded himself inside a building. SWAT has responded and is working to apprehend the suspect.
Incident reported at 1775 Young Road.
The suspect was critically injured during the exchange, taken to the hospital, and later died. No officer injuries were reported.
After 12 hours of negotiations, police attempted to take the barricaded suspect into custody using less-lethal options. Officials said the suspect then fired at officers, prompting them to return fire, according to updates from local news.
An investigation has been launched, per local news reports.
The standoff has concluded after the suspect died following a gunfire exchange with authorities, per Samdesk.
As of 12 a.m. EST, the hours-long incident remains active with a police perimeter still enforced.
Residents have been advised to evacuate or shelter in place as a precaution while police maintain a perimeter, according to reports sourced from Samdesk.
According to reports from WSB-TV, the school lockdown was lifted.
Updated reports from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say the barricaded man refused to leave during a court-ordered eviction at a home on Young Road.
Officials say the suspect fired shots at responding deputies during the encounter, but no deputies were hit. SWAT is assisting at the scene.
Nearby Redan Middle School has entered into a level 2 lockdown while the standoff continues.
According to updates sourced via Samdesk, police attempted to serve an arrest warrant to a suspect who then barricaded himself inside a building. SWAT has responded and is working to apprehend the suspect.
Incident reported at 1775 Young Road.
The suspect was critically injured during the exchange, taken to the hospital, and later died. No officer injuries were reported.
After 12 hours of negotiations, police attempted to take the barricaded suspect into custody using less-lethal options. Officials said the suspect then fired at officers, prompting them to return fire, according to updates from local news.
An investigation has been launched, per local news reports.
The standoff has concluded after the suspect died following a gunfire exchange with authorities, per Samdesk.
As of 12 a.m. EST, the hours-long incident remains active with a police perimeter still enforced.
Residents have been advised to evacuate or shelter in place as a precaution while police maintain a perimeter, according to reports sourced from Samdesk.
According to reports from WSB-TV, the school lockdown was lifted.
Updated reports from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say the barricaded man refused to leave during a court-ordered eviction at a home on Young Road.
Officials say the suspect fired shots at responding deputies during the encounter, but no deputies were hit. SWAT is assisting at the scene.
Nearby Redan Middle School has entered into a level 2 lockdown while the standoff continues.
According to updates sourced via Samdesk, police attempted to serve an arrest warrant to a suspect who then barricaded himself inside a building. SWAT has responded and is working to apprehend the suspect.
Incident reported at 1775 Young Road.
The suspect was critically injured during the exchange, taken to the hospital, and later died. No officer injuries were reported.
After 12 hours of negotiations, police attempted to take the barricaded suspect into custody using less-lethal options. Officials said the suspect then fired at officers, prompting them to return fire, according to updates from local news.
An investigation has been launched, per local news reports.
The standoff has concluded after the suspect died following a gunfire exchange with authorities, per Samdesk.
As of 12 a.m. EST, the hours-long incident remains active with a police perimeter still enforced.
Residents have been advised to evacuate or shelter in place as a precaution while police maintain a perimeter, according to reports sourced from Samdesk.
According to reports from WSB-TV, the school lockdown was lifted.
Updated reports from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say the barricaded man refused to leave during a court-ordered eviction at a home on Young Road.
Officials say the suspect fired shots at responding deputies during the encounter, but no deputies were hit. SWAT is assisting at the scene.
Nearby Redan Middle School has entered into a level 2 lockdown while the standoff continues.
According to updates sourced via Samdesk, police attempted to serve an arrest warrant to a suspect who then barricaded himself inside a building. SWAT has responded and is working to apprehend the suspect.
Incident reported at 1775 Young Road.
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Eviction when the Weather is inclement SHOULD BE ILLEGAL IN THE UNITED STATES
@atlantaUser1627244006 they have warming stations no need to fire at officers because you didn’t want too. They had plenty of time knowing that they were not wanted there anymore. Get educated!
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Eviction when the Weather is inclement SHOULD BE ILLEGAL IN THE UNITED STATES
@atlantaUser1627244006 they have warming stations no need to fire at officers because you didn’t want too. They had plenty of time knowing that they were not wanted there anymore. Get educated!
Bidens america
Who would do this
Yall do everything BUT pay bills.
Exactly
Eviction when the Weather is inclement SHOULD BE ILLEGAL IN THE UNITED STATES
@atlantaUser1627244006 they have warming stations no need to fire at officers because you didn’t want too. They had plenty of time knowing that they were not wanted there anymore. Get educated!
Bidens america
Who would do this
Yall do everything BUT pay bills.
Exactly
Eviction when the Weather is inclement SHOULD BE ILLEGAL IN THE UNITED STATES
@atlantaUser1627244006 they have warming stations no need to fire at officers because you didn’t want too. They had plenty of time knowing that they were not wanted there anymore. Get educated!
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Yall do everything BUT pay bills.
Exactly
Eviction when the Weather is inclement SHOULD BE ILLEGAL IN THE UNITED STATES
@atlantaUser1627244006 they have warming stations no need to fire at officers because you didn’t want too. They had plenty of time knowing that they were not wanted there anymore. Get educated!
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Who would do this