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Police standoff ends at home in Atlanta's West End

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  January 17, 2024 6:27am EST
Atlanta
FOX 5 Atlanta

Shooting investigation in southwest Atlanta

Atlanta police and Fulton County deputies are responding to reports of a shooting and a barricaded person at a home in the southwestern part of the city.

ATLANTA - A standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies at a home in southwest Atlanta has ended peacefully.

The police activity began shortly after 3:30 a.m. when officers received a call about a possible shooting on the 700 block of Queen Street SW near White Street.

Officials say the investigation triggered a standoff between them and a person in the home. It is not clear if the person was armed at the time.

FOX 5 cameras saw Atlanta police officers with long guns and Fulton County deputies on the scene.

After more than two hours, officers were able to get everyone out of the home safely.

Investigators say one woman was found shot. Medics have taken her to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Officials have not released any details about possible suspects or charges. 

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