A police officer and a suspected shooter were injured in an incident that occurred at a building in Midtown Atlanta, which houses a Four Seasons hotel and residences. The officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while the suspect’s injuries were unspecified. The suspect, identified as 70-year-old Jay Stevens Berger, allegedly fired at least once from the 33rd floor balcony using multiple firearms. Law enforcement officers returned fire, and the suspect was ultimately taken into custody after a standoff that involved negotiations and a breach of the unit door. The incident resulted in a shelter-in-place order being lifted, confirming that the suspect was in custody. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will investigate the officers’ response as they used force during the incident. The Four Seasons hotel portion of the building was unaffected by the incident, and operations resumed as usual. The safety and security of guests and employees remain a top priority for the hotel. The presence of a gas mask on the suspect and the reason behind the altercation leading to the shooting remains unclear. The incident was resolved without loss of life, and authorities praised the bravery and efforts of the officers involved.
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