DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County authorities say an armed break-in has spawned a lengthy standoff that ended with the suspect found dead.
Around 11:13 a.m. Monday, DeKalb County police responded to a reported armed break-in in the 4900 block of Truitt Lane.
Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco is on her way to the scene.
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Police tracked the suspect to a nearby home, where SWAT and bomb squad have been activated. Authorities were trying to help talk the suspect out of the home.
At 7 p.m., police reported that the suspect was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Channel 2 Action News is working to learn more about this breaking news. Watch for updates here and on WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.
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