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East Point homeowner rescued after a home invasion became a hostage situation during SWAT standoff

One suspect was caught when they ran out of the front door.

EAST POINT, Ga. — The Fulton County SWAT team was called to East Point after a home invasion became a hostage situation early Monday morning. 

East Point Police said the call originally came in around 3 a.m. as a burglary in progress off Duke of Gloucester Street near Mt. Olive Road. When police arrived they heard several gunshots from inside of the home. Soon after, they learned that suspects and the homeowner were inside of the home. 

Police said one suspect ran out of the front door and was caught. However, two other suspects were still inside. The homeowner was hiding in the bedroom and in communication with local authorities. 

Luckily, Fulton County SWAT was able to get into the home and rescue the homeowner. No word yet on if the two other possible suspects were caught. 

Authorities don't believe this was a targeted incident and they are searching the home. 

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