Crime
Suspect in custody after shots Fired in barricade situation at Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta
UPDATE: A 70-year-old man, identified as Jay Stevens Berger, was arrested following a standoff with police at the Four Seasons Hotel in Denver.
Police were initially called to the hotel in response to a mental health emergency. However, the situation escalated when Berger, armed with multiple weapons, refused to cooperate with officers. He fired shots from his hotel room, injuring a police officer.
A SWAT team was deployed to the scene and eventually breached the room, taking Berger into custody. The suspect and the injured officer were both hospitalized.
Berger is facing charges related to the shooting incident. The specific charges have not been disclosed at this time.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Shots rang out near the bustling Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon as police responded to reports of a barricaded gunman.
The initial call came in around 2 p.m., spurring a heavy police presence at the hotel on 14th Street, which is located near Piedmont Park and close to the Colony Square shopping mall.
Officers promptly set up a safety perimeter to manage the unfolding situation.
Suspect seen throwing several objects before firing shots on the balcony.
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In response to the incident, the Atlanta Police Department closed multiple roads surrounding the area to facilitate the investigation.
The list of closures includes:
- 14th St NE at W Peachtree St NE and Crescent Ave NE
- 13th St NE at W Peachtree St NE and Crescent Ave NE
- The Peachtree Walk
Several patrol vehicles were stationed outside the hotel entrance, as authorities worked to ensure public safety while assessing the situation.
Further details have yet to be released, and police are continuing their investigation.
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.