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Conyers police arrest man who barricaded himself in hotel room with son

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  June 14, 2023 11:25am EDT
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Man barricades himself in motel room with son

Police said the man was armed and had another adult male, who police believed to be his son, with him in the room. The son's age is not currently known. They believe he was going through a mental health crisis.

CONYERS, Ga. - A man barricaded inside a Conyers hotel room was arrested Tuesday night after leading police in a stand-off.

Conyers police say a third party from Florida called 911 at around 4:20 p.m., stating the man was inside the Conyers InTown Suites Extended Stay having suicidal thoughts and called it a "hostage situation."

Police said 48-year-old Donovan Ingraham was armed and had another adult male, his 23-year-old son who had been diagnosed with autism, with him in the room.

Within five minutes, a team arrived to the scene and began negotiations with Ingraham.

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Conyers Police responded to a report of a man threatening suicide inside an extended stay along Northlake Drive on June 13, 2023. (FOX 5)

Police were not sure how long Ingraham and his son had been in the room prior to the call.

This incident took place at the same InTown Suites Extended Stay where someone shot and killed a father of five at the beginning of June. One teen was arrested in that case, another teen is still on the run.

Police said the man in Tuesday's case was apprehended without incident after several hours of negotiations.

Conyers InTown Suites Extended Stay (Credit: Conyers Police Department)

Ingraham is now in custody at the Rockdale County Jail charged with terroristic threats.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (tel:18002738255). Or text HOME to 741-741 (Crisis Text Line)