


Standoff at Atlanta Hotel Ends with Suspect in Custody
A standoff at the Four Seasons Hotel culminated with the arrest of a suspect after firing multiple shots amid a mental health crisis.
Overview
A tense standoff at the Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta concluded with the arrest of 70-year-old suspect Jay Stevens Berger. Armed with a shotgun, rifle, and handgun, Berger fired at least 15 shots during the incident, which began after a dispute with hotel staff. Police responded to reports of a mental health emergency, and two officers returned fire. Both the suspect and one officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries. A SWAT team later apprehended Berger after he surrendered. An aggravated assault investigation is underway, along with a review of police force by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
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