Crime & Safety

Update: Man Found Dead After Police Standoff Identified

Police say man barricaded himself in condo near Decatur

From Patch Reports

A man found dead Saturday morning after a standoff with DeKalb police has been identified, according to an Atlanta Journal-Constitution report.

The newspaper reported the man was identified as Sage Happ-Williams, 29.

Find out what's happening in Decatur-Avondale Estateswith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The incident at the Royal Towne Park complex on Regal Path Lane near Decatur began around 5 a.m. Saturday, when residents said they heard gunshots, the newspaper said, citing a Channel 2 Action News report.

By 6 a.m. DeKalb police and SWAT teams had established a command post at the complex. The man reporrtedly came to the door with a long-barreled gun and wearing a bulletproof vest. Neighbors said he had a history of mental problems.

Find out what's happening in Decatur-Avondale Estateswith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Β 


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.