Midtown Atlanta Standoff: Four Seasons Resident Fires Gunshots in Dramatic Police Confrontation

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On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, a violent standoff occurred at the Four Seasons in Midtown Atlanta when 70-year-old resident Jay Steven Berger allegedly barricaded himself in his condominium and fired over a dozen shots, injuring himself and an officer. The incident began with a dispute involving a building employee, leading to a SWAT response after Berger refused to exit his unit. Following an hours-long confrontation, Berger was apprehended after being shot by a SWAT sniper and will face initial charges of aggravated assault, with further charges possible as the investigation continues.