Former Atlanta Physician's License Suspended After SWAT Shooting Incident Reveals Ongoing Mental Health Crisis

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The Georgia Composite Medical Board has suspended the medical license of 70-year-old Jay Berger, a former ophthalmologist, following an incident in which he fired approximately 120 rounds at SWAT officers from his Atlanta condominium during a standoff in late October. Berger, who reported suffering from various mental health issues, was deemed a threat to public safety, leading to the emergency suspension of his license. He faces 11 felony counts, including aggravated assault against law enforcement, after being shot in the head by a SWAT sniper during the confrontation.

December 05, 2024

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