A 70-year-old man with multiple weapons was taken into custody following a standoff at a Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta’s Midtown. The man fired over 15 shots through walls, doors, and off his balcony, prompting a police response.
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum reported that the armed suspect used a handgun, shotgun, and rifle, leading officers to return fire. Both the suspect and one officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a hospital. It’s unclear if either was hit by gunfire.
Police response and hotel lockdown
The incident began around 10 a.m. as police responded to a mental health emergency call regarding an altercation between the suspect and a hotel employee. When officers attempted to de-escalate the situation, the man began firing. The suspect was also armed with knives and tossed one weapon from the balcony before eventually surrendering to a SWAT team.
Investigation and area closures
Following the incident, police established a perimeter and issued a shelter-in-place advisory, later lifted, but urged people to avoid the area. Authorities are treating the incident as an aggravated assault, while the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the officers’ use of force. Nearby streets remain closed as the investigation continues.
