GILMER COUNTY, Ga. — The Gilmer’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after he fired a shot at police after a nearly 2-hour standoff.
Deputies responded to a call in the area of Rogers Creek Road and Pleasant Gap Circle where a man was threatening to commit suicide.
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When they arrived, the found the man in a wooded area. Deputies say moments later, the man fired a gunshot in their direction.
Officials say they tracked the man’s movements to a vehicle on a logging road. After an hour and a half stand off, the man got out of the vehicle and surrendered to the deputies.
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Officials say the man will be medically and mentally evaluated, however, he will be charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer and other charges.
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