FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — UPDATE: The subject is in custody and the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has provided this update:
The barricaded subject in the Hampton's Subdivision has been taken into custody by the Forsyth County SWAT Team. He was located inside the residence in close proximity to an AR-15 Rifle. Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians are still processing the scene. FCSO would like to thank the residents for their understanding and cooperation during this incident.
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The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is on a scene where a person has barricaded themselves in the Hampton's subdivision.
The sheriff's office posted on its Facebook page that the incident is unfolding on Mountain Vista Court.
"All residents in the vicinity of the 6000 block are asked to shelter in place and all others are asked to avoid the area," the sheriff's office said.
They said they will let everyone know when the area is secure.
No other details have been released at this time. 11Alive will provide an update when receiving more information.
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