DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — An hours-long standoff ended when police detained a suspect who barricaded themselves after allegedly shooting at construction workers in DeKalb County, authorities said
This all unfolded just around 10:20 a.m. near McLendon Elementary School after DeKalb County Police responded to the scene for the shooting. Shortly after the suspect ran into a home and barricaded themselves inside.
Police said none of the construction workers injured.
The response prompted a lockdown in line with protocols at the school; the district said. All students and staff were safe, according to a notice to parents from the McLendon principal. The lockdown was eventually lifted at dismissal. However, all students who typically walk home will be staying at school until they can be picked up by family members or other approved individuals.
Earlier in the day, the DeKalb County School District said in an email that DeKalb officers had responded to McLendon Elementary and would remain present at the school “until the situation is resolved.” The department said someone had discharged a weapon in the vicinity of the school, according to the district.
Around 2:15 p.m., the students were released for dismissal except those who normally walk home.
Tuesday morning, DeKalb Police responded to an email, saying: “We are responding to the location however, details are limited. We are asking people to avoid the area if possible, and updates will provide as soon as possible.”
It is unclear if the roads have since reopened.
The suspect finally exited the home shortly after 4 p.m. where police took them into custody.
Police said that the suspect is charged with four counts of aggravated assault. Authorities have not identified the suspect.
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