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