SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A busy road in North Fulton County reopened after an hours-long standoff with a burglary suspect Thursday.
Police said they got an alert about a burglary at an apartment complex off Roswell Road. When they arrived, they saw three men running away. They captured two, but said one man pulled out a gun near Dunkin Donuts and an animal hospital and threatened to kill himself.
The SWAT team was called in and officers began negotiating with the man.
At one point, police said the man fired a shot at officers.
After more than two hours, gunfire was exchanged and the suspect was shot by officers. Officers said the injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now investigating.
Sandy Springs Police standoff ends after PD used a flash bang to disorient the suspect and disarm him. PD says suspect shot but has non-life threatening injuries. No officers were hurt. Another live report at 6pm @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/I1xrPWzaoJ
— Wendy Halloran (@wendy_halloran) May 31, 2018
Roswell Road is closed in both directions from Hammond Road to Hildebrand Road in Sandy Springs and will remain that way for hours.
Roswell Rd between Hammond and Hilderbrand will remain closed for next few hours. Plan PM commute around this area.
— Sandy Springs Police (@SandySprings_PD) May 31, 2018
MARTA reported delays for its buses
Route 5/87: Due to police activity in the area of Hammond Dr & Roswell Rd, buses are being rerouted & are experiencing some delays.
— MARTA (@MARTASERVICE) May 31, 2018
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