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Name Not Disclosed

Gender : Male

Age :

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/07/2023

Location : Casplan St+Metropolitan Parkway SW

City : Atlanta

County : Fulton

State : Georgia

Agency : Atlanta PD, SWAT

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress after failed traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Around 7:11 a.m., officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop by SWAT near Metropolitan Parkway SW on a car for undisclosed reasons.When officers stopped the vehicle, they attempted to take him into custody; however, when they approached the man, they noticed that he was armed. Officers allegedly backed away, then heard what sounded like a single gunshot coming from inside the car. The man had committed suicide under police duress. It is unclear why the person was wanted by police. His identity was not disclosed. No officers were charged.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/police-swat-investigate-barricaded-man-southwest-atlanta/WQEOM32HN5BUPI4NSFMM2KLNCQ/

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/possible-barricade-situation-near-metropolitan-parkway-casplan-street