Crime
SWAT officer Jonathan Caporaso injured during standoff with suspect at Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta
A SWAT officer with the Atlanta Police Department, Jonathan Caporaso, was injured during a standoff with an armed suspect at the Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta on Tuesday morning.
The incident began when police responded to a mental health emergency involving 70-year-old Jay Steven Berger, a resident of the hotel.
Berger became increasingly agitated and fired multiple shots from his apartment, injuring the officer.
A SWAT team was deployed to the scene and, after hours of negotiation, was able to apprehend Berger.
The officer was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released from the hospital.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
Berger is expected to face multiple charges, including aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.
Crime
One Suspect Released Without Charges in Connection to Officer Enrique Martinez’s Fatal Shooting
Authorities have confirmed that one of the two individuals detained in connection with the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez has been released without any charges filed.
Police initially took both individuals into custody on Monday night after the tragic incident that claimed the life of the 26-year-old officer.
After conducting further inquiries, investigators determined that one of the detainees had no involvement in the shooting and subsequently released them without any charges.
The second individual remains in custody as police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Officer Martinez’s death.
The investigation remains active, and detectives are thoroughly examining all evidence and statements related to the incident.
Additional updates will be provided as the case progresses, and law enforcement officials are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.