Armed Person at Atlanta’s Four Seasons Hotel: What We Know

October 29, 2024
1 min read

A large police response unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Atlanta’s Four Seasons Hotel, following reports of an armed person. Law enforcement set up a secure perimeter around the area as investigators gathered at the scene.

🔎 Why It Matters: This incident impacts one of Atlanta’s busiest areas, near key commercial and public spaces, affecting locals, hotel guests, and commuters navigating through the area.

🚨 What’s Happening: Police responded to the hotel on 14th Street around 2 p.m., investigating the situation while taking precautionary measures to ensure public safety.

• Authorities are restricting access to multiple streets nearby, complicating traffic and pedestrian routes.

• Police confirmed the street closures around West Peachtree Street, Crescent Avenue, and Peachtree Walk.

⚠️ Traffic Impact: Road closures are affecting a significant portion of Midtown Atlanta, one of the city’s major business and shopping districts.

• Sections of 14th St NE, 13th St NE, and parts of Peachtree Walk are currently off-limits.


A large police response unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Atlanta’s Four Seasons Hotel, following reports of an armed person. Law enforcement set up a secure perimeter around the area as investigators gathered at the scene.
Thom Chandler

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