SWAT incident near Johns Creek elementary school ends

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - The SWAT situation that forced Abbotts Hill Elementary School to be placed on a soft lockdown Tuesday afternoon ended just after 6 p.m.

It happened around 1:10 p.m. in the area of Abbotts Bridge Road and Surrey Park Trail. Johns Creek police said they were able to "contained the threat to a residence nearby." Police said it started as a "shots fired' call at a nearby home.

"We are currently in the process of completing the safe release of students with the assistance of the Fulton County School Police and school administrators," Johns Creek police wrote in a statement released just before 4 p.m. "At this time, there is no threat to the students at the school."

Johns Creek police work a "serious incident" near Abbotts Hill Elementary School on August 10, 2021. (FOX 5)

"Police have confirmed the school is not in imminent danger," the school district wrote in a statement. "As always, safety is the primary concern."

Johns Creek police said officers blocked off Abbott Bridge Road between Parson and Medlock Bridge roads. The road has since reopened.

"Students are being released on a normal schedule and all steps are being taken to create a safe, orderly dismissal. Traffic, buses, and car pick-up, will be diverted away from the area where the incident is occurring. Students who live in the impacted neighborhood or walk home, will remain at school until they can be safely released to parents/guardians," the school district wrote as students were wrapping up for the day.

Johns Creek police work a "serious incident" near Abbotts Hill Elementary School on August 10, 2021. (FOX 5)

The North Metro SWAT was called in to handle the situation and set up a command post on the school campus.

The team eventually made entry into the home and found the man dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. His name has not been released.

Police said all students, faculty, and staff safely made it off-campus.

Residents waiting to get into the neighborhood were also allowed back in just after 6 p.m.

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