Police SWAT team responds to a reported hostage situation at Candler Village Apartments with tear gas deployment.

A significant police response, including a SWAT team, occurred late Tuesday at Candler Village Apartments in DeKalb County due to a reported hostage situation. Officers used a megaphone to call out an individual who was taken into custody shortly before 1 a.m. Streets were blocked, and tear gas was deployed. Residents were allowed to return home after the arrest. Details about the incident and the reasons for police involvement remain unclear.

October 03, 2024
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