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Shots fired at Atlanta Four Seasons Hotel building, suspect in custody
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Shots fired at Atlanta Four Seasons Hotel building, suspect in custody

A person was taken into custody inside a Four Seasons Hotel building in Midtown Atlanta after police responded to a report of a person with a gun there Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

Gunshots rang out at the high-rise following the afternoon response from Atlanta police. It is not clear if anyone was hit or injured.

At 4:35 p.m., police said on social media platform

The department asked people to continue to avoid the area while the incident was investigated.

The shelter-in-place order, which was posted on X before 4 p.m., included a recommendation that people in high-rise buildings should stay away from windows.

“Citizens within the Four Seasons Hotel grounds are advised to avoid windows and rooms with views of the surrounding area,” Atlanta Police said on X.

Atlanta NBC affiliate WXIA reported that a SWAT team and at least one police sniper were part of the police response as multiple gunshots were heard in the area.

Police said they had established a perimeter around the high-rise.

The Four Seasons hotel occupies 19 of the high-rise’s 53 floors and features 244 rooms, 23 of which are designated suites. According to the Four Seasons, it opened in 1997.

The building also includes homes, businesses and offices.

This story is still in development. Check back later for updates.