Welfare check leads to standoff in Washington Twp.

ajc.com

A standoff is underway in Washington Twp. after a welfare check resulted in a person shutting themself in a home Tuesday morning.

Crews responded to Brookway Road around 9:29 a.m., according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch.

Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies initially responded to a welfare check, but then a person barricaded themself in the home, according to the sheriff’s office.

Emergency scanner traffic indicated SWAT crews were called to the scene.

We are working to learn more and will update this story as details are released.

About the Author