Suspect Detained After Gunfire at Atlanta Hotel

A suspect has been apprehended after reports of gunfire at the Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta on Tuesday, leading to a significant police response and a temporary shelter-in-place order. Around 3 p.m., police, along with a SWAT team, responded to reports of an armed individual, establishing a safety perimeter around the hotel. Several roads, including parts of 14th Street and Peachtree Walk, were closed during the investigation. Videos showed a man in a Halloween mask throwing items from a hotel balcony, with gunshots audible in the footage. The shelter-in-place order was lifted at 4:35 p.m. after the suspect was taken into custody, though authorities advised continued caution in the area. The incident caused substantial disruptions in the bustling Midtown district, known for its hotels and proximity to Piedmont Park and Colony Square shopping mall.