Atlanta Standoff Ends as Armed Suspect Apprehended at Four Seasons Hotel

A 70-year-old man was taken into custody after firing multiple shots during a mental health crisis in a residential area of the hotel.

The incident involved Dr. Jay Berger, a retired doctor, who barricaded himself in his apartment and fired at least 15 rounds from various firearms.
The standoff began after Berger allegedly pointed a gun at a hotel employee, leading to a police response and a shelter-in-place order for the area.
SWAT teams and police surrounded the building, and a sniper injured Berger, allowing officers to take him into custody without fatalities.
Both Berger and a police officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at a local hospital.
Authorities are investigating the incident as a mental health emergency, with potential charges including aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.