GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A confrontation over throwing something at a car turned into a five-hour SWAT standoff on Saturday near Lawrenceville.
Gwinnett County police say when someone confronted 22-year-old Tyler Gray about the incident Saturday afternoon on Balvaird Drive, Gray grabbed a long gun and fired multiple shots into the air.
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Neighbors shared video with Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Matt Johnson that showed the heavy police presence that followed the initial call around 3:30 p.m.
Police surrounded the home where Gray had barricaded himself, according to officers.
Officers took Gray into custody just before 8 p.m.
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He faces felony aggravated assault charges, among others, and he remains in jail.
One neighbor said she hopes Gray gets the help he needs.
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