Man taken into custody after Atkinson Co. hostage situation ends
Atkinson County (Source: WALB)
By WALB News Team | May 4, 2021 at 7:28 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 7:28 PM
WILLACOOCHEE, Ga. (WALB) - A man was taken into custody after an hours-long hostage situation ended in Willacoochee, according to the Atkinson County Sheriffâs Office.
The sheriffâs office said it happened after 4 p.m. on West Mccranie Avenue.
Law enforcement said a man had a disagreement with another family member and took them hostage.
The state SWAT team was called and the sheriffâs office maintained a conversation with the man until he came outside.