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Police identify gunman arrested after Sandy Springs manhunt who waved gun at child

Police identify gunman arrested after Sandy Springs manhunt who waved gun at child Officers said D’quan Prebble got into a fire with his girlfriend when the girlfriend’s sister stepped in to calm things, police said Prebble then pulled out a gun and threatened to shoot everyone, which included a child. (WSBTV.com News Staff)

ATLANTA — Police have released more information about an incident where a man waved a gun at a child in Sandy Springs on Monday.

Investigators said they were called out to Fenwick Place around 2 p.m. on Monday after getting calls into 911 about the situation.

Officers said D’quan Prebble got into a fight with his girlfriend when the girlfriend’s sister stepped in to calm things, police said Prebble then pulled out a gun and threatened to shoot everyone, which included a child.

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When police arrived at the scene, officers said they saw Prebble take off into the woods, sparking a manhunt for him.

About two hours later, police found Prebble in a wooded area near Dumaine Trace and he was arrested.

Police charged him with terroristic threats, cruelty to children in the 3rd degree, theft by taking, obstruction of a law enforcement officer and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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