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Sandy Springs hostage situation: Baltimore murder suspect dead, hostages safe
6/8/2021
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - A gunman who took at least three hostages and barricaded themselves inside an apartment in Sandy Springs Tuesday died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot
, according to police.
No hostages or law enforcement personnel were injured, officials said.
Sgt. Salvador Ortega with the Sandy Springs Police Department said U.S. Marshals called for assistance after they were shot at by a resident while serving a warrant.
Police said the shooter barricaded themselves inside a building at an Arium apartment complex on Spring Creek Lane.
U.S. Marshals told FOX 5 Atlanta the gunman was Gary Creek, an alleged gang founder wanted in connection to more than 40 murders and attempted murders in Baltimore.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms' Baltimore office issued a $10,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
Officials considered him armed and dangerous.
Police evacuated several buildings as a precaution and closed roads. Police are now working to re-open Adair Lane as they clear the scene.
Police said negotiators attempted to talk to the gunman and a SWAT team responded to the scene.
Police and the suspect were negotiating for several hours.
After clearing the apartment, police said they found the body of the gunman with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Sandy Springs hostage situation: Baltimore murder suspect dead, hostages safe
6/8/2021
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - A gunman who took at least three hostages and barricaded themselves inside an apartment in Sandy Springs Tuesday died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot
, according to police.No hostages or law enforcement personnel were injured, officials said.
Sgt. Salvador Ortega with the Sandy Springs Police Department said U.S. Marshals called for assistance after they were shot at by a resident while serving a warrant.
Police said the shooter barricaded themselves inside a building at an Arium apartment complex on Spring Creek Lane.
U.S. Marshals told FOX 5 Atlanta the gunman was Gary Creek, an alleged gang founder wanted in connection to more than 40 murders and attempted murders in Baltimore.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms' Baltimore office issued a $10,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
Officials considered him armed and dangerous.
Police evacuated several buildings as a precaution and closed roads. Police are now working to re-open Adair Lane as they clear the scene.
Police said negotiators attempted to talk to the gunman and a SWAT team responded to the scene.
Police and the suspect were negotiating for several hours.
After clearing the apartment, police said they found the body of the gunman with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.