Gunman Standoff at Four Seasons Midtown Shakes Atlanta Community as SWAT Responds to Disturbance Call
On Tuesday morning, a disturbance at the Four Seasons Midtown led to a confrontation with 70-year-old resident Jay Steven Berger, who pointed a gun at the condominium manager. After a standoff that lasted several hours, during which Berger fired more than a dozen shots and injured himself and a SWAT officer, he was taken into custody and is facing aggravated assault charges. Berger, an ophthalmologist known for mental health issues and possessing weapons, was shot by a SWAT sniper during the incident, which prompted evacuations and road closures in the area.
October 31, 2024
