Atlanta Police arrested a man armed with a gun outside police headquarters on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident happened outside police headquarters near the municipal court building along Pryor Street, just north of Memorial Drive.
A police spokesman told Channel 2′s Dave Huddleston the man threatened to take his own life. He was taken into custody just before 5 p.m.
BREAKING Just got this picture of the police activity outside Atlanta police headquarters. A man with a gun who is threatening to take his life. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/hMWKDRmkdo
— Dave Huddleston (@DaveHWSB) February 4, 2020
Police closed several streets in the area, including Pryor and Garnett streets, while they negotiated with the man.
APD officers are negotiating with a suicidal man outside of 226 Peachtree St. SW. Preliminary information indicates the man has been located in a vehicle & Pryor St. SW is blocked between Garnett St. & Trinity Ave. Please avoid the area at this time.
— Atlanta Police Department (@Atlanta_Police) February 4, 2020
Police say there were no evacuations or injuries. Officers said the suspect would receive a mental evaluation.
Get updates from the scene on the ground and from News Chopper 2 on Channel 2 Action News.
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