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Jay Stevens Berger, 70-year-old retired doctor in custody following standoff at Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta

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A retired ophthalmologist, Dr. Jay Berger, was arrested after a tense standoff with Atlanta police at the Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta.

The incident unfolded when Berger, armed with multiple weapons, began firing rounds from his high-rise condominium.

Jay Stevens Berger, 70-year-old retired doctor in custody following standoff at Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta

The gunfire posed a significant threat to both law enforcement and civilians in the area.

Atlanta Police Department (APD) officers responded to the scene and attempted to negotiate with Berger, but he refused to cooperate.

The situation escalated, leading to a standoff that lasted several hours.

During the standoff, an APD officer was injured. Both Berger and the injured officer were transported to Grady Hospital for medical treatment.

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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an investigation into the use of force by police officers during the incident.

The GBI release continues:

The subject began firing a weapon inside his apartment and into the hallway. As rounds were fired through the walls at SWAT officers, one officer returned fire. One SWAT officer was injured during the incident (possibly by shrapnel). The subject then proceeded onto the balcony of his apartment and began throwing items off the balcony. At some point during the encounter, a SWAT sniper fired at the subject and struck him. SWAT entered the subject’s apartment and took the subject into custody without further incident.


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14-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Selma, 17-Year-Old Suspect in Custody

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SELMA, AL – 14-year-old boy Jamarj Acoff was fatally shot in Selma over the weekend, and a 17-year-old suspect is now in custody in connection with the incident, authorities confirmed.The Selma Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of Weaver Street in the early hours of Saturday, February 10, at approximately 1:55 a.m.

SELMA, AL – A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Selma over the weekend, and a 17-year-old suspect is now in custody in connection with the incident, authorities confirmed.

The Selma Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of Weaver Street in the early hours of Saturday, February 10, at approximately 1:55 a.m.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a 14-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

Later that evening, Selma City Schools identified the victim as Jamarj Acoff in an official statement.

“This is a challenging time for us all as we deal with the loss,” Selma Interim Superintendent Darryl Aikerson stated.

Authorities arrested a 17-year-old suspect on Saturday afternoon in connection with Acoff’s murder.

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The suspect’s name has not been released due to their status as a juvenile.

The 17-year-old is currently being held without bond at the Perry County Detention Center, pending a court hearing.

At this time, police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.

In light of the tragedy, Selma City Schools announced that grief counseling services will be available for students upon their return to school on Monday.

Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the shooting to contact the Selma Police Department as the investigation continues.

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