ATLANTA — An alleged gang member is back behind bars after police found him hiding in the bushes.
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It was around 3 p.m. on Aug.15 when Atlanta officers were alerted of a wanted person in the area of Meadow Avenue.
Police identified the wanted person as Tyreke Mikel Brookings.
Brookings is a documented gang member with a history of arrests including aggravated assault, vehicle larceny and obstruction, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
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After locating Brookings, when officers tried to detain him, he immediately ran away. After a brief foot chase, authorities found him hiding in the bushes and detained him.
Video shows the moment officers found a gun inside a grill and placed it into evidence.
Police arrested Brookings after confirming his outstanding warrant. He was taken to the Fulton County Jail.
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