1 in custody in SWAT situation at Candler Village Apartments

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A significant police presence, including SWAT teams, was reported late Tuesday night at the Candler Village Apartments in DeKalb County. One person was taken into custody.

FOX 5 spotted police blocking off streets and taping off areas near the 2400 block of Candler Road, where the apartments are located. Officers called over megaphones for an individual to exit a residence with their hands up. 

FOX 5 crews also spotted police deploying tear gas. 

The DeKalb County SWAT team surrounds an apartment building off Candler Road on Oct. 2, 2024. 

Just before 1 a.m., a man was seen being taken into custody.

Residents in the area were able to return to their homes afterward.

It was not immediately clear how the situation started or who was the target of the SWAT team’s attention. 

FOX 5 crews are working to gather more details. 

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