ATLANTA — A Fulton County judge granted bond for a man accused of firing dozens of shots from his condo above the Four Seasons hotel in midtown Atlanta.
Jay Steven Berger, a 70-year-old retired doctor, caused a street shutdown on Oct. 29 while police said he was experiencing a mental health episode. Atlanta police responded to the midtown area and an officer was injured. Multiple floors full of residents were evacuated.
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On Tuesday, Berger appeared in court where a judge granted him bond with certain conditions.
Berger must get a psychological evaluation within 10 days of his release. He must also wear an ankle monitor.
The judge said that Berger is not allowed to live in his condo and can only go back once with police supervision to get his belongings. He cannot have any weapons, drugs or alcohol.
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Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said police were called to the building after Berger was involved in an altercation with a building employee.
Officers tried to negotiate with Berger to get him to leave his residence on the 33rd floor, but SWAT was called when police learned Berger may have had more weapons inside.
APD said Berger fired three different weapons, including a handgun, shotgun and rifle before he threw at least one of the guns over the balcony.
Eventually, a SWAT sniper shot Berger and he surrendered.
Berger faces charges of aggravated assault, four counts of aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer while engaged in official duty, possessing firearm during commission of a felony and felony obstruction of law enforcement officers through threats or violence.
Berger was initially denied bond earlier this month.
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