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.
Christian County, Mo. — A deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office was fatally shot during a traffic stop along State Highway 160 near Highlandville, prompting the issuance of a statewide Blue Alert.
Authorities have since confirmed that the suspect has not been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck when the suspect opened fire.
The deputy was struck during the encounter and later died from his injuries.
Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene traveling southbound on Highway 160.
A Blue Alert was issued to warn the public and assist in locating the suspect vehicle, described as a black pickup truck with silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball hitch.
The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
Authorities advised the public not to approach the vehicle if spotted and to call 911 immediately, providing as much information as possible while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is located just south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area frequently traveled by residents and visitors to the Ozarks.
Law enforcement agencies across the region coordinated efforts to apprehend the suspect, who was ultimately located and taken into custody.
Officials have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances of the arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have expressed condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the broader community as they mourn the loss of a fallen officer.