ATLANTA – Arrest warrants revealed new details about Showdown on October 29 in Midtown Atlanta. Investigators say a man in his 70s allegedly barricaded himself in his suite at the Four Seasonsprompting a significant police response and causing disruption in the area.

According to warrants, Jay Berger, an ophthalmologist who has held an active medical license since 1984, fired shots in multiple directions, leading to a prolonged standoff with police at his 33rd floor residence.

Police believed Berger was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time.

“He’s known for mental episodes and we just need you here right away,” a building staff member told the 911 operator.

Arrest affidavits state that Berger initially held a firearm in front of a building administrator before barricading himself.

“A neighbor said there was a mess in the hallway,” the staff member said in the 911 recording. I don’t want to hurt anyone.”

A man raises his arms from a window during a SWAT standoff at the Four Seasons in Midtown Atlanta on October 29, 2024.

By the time the SWAT team reached the 33rd floor, water was flooding out of Berger’s unit. Officers reported that he was firing his gun in multiple directions, both through the walls and through the front door, with a fragment of one round striking Officer Johnathan Caporaso, who sustained a minor injury.

The warrant describes how Berger went to the balcony and started shooting.

At that moment, a counter-sniper positioned in a neighboring building fired, hitting Berger in the head. After this, Berger put the gun down and started throwing furniture over the balcony. This prompted the APD drone operator to signal the SWAT team down the hall to break down the apartment door.

Berger then surrendered without further resistance, effectively ending the standoff.

During their investigation, authorities noted in court documents that Berger was known to own firearms and other weapons, along with a lot of Nazi paraphernalia.

His medical license remained active in the state database as of Tuesday night.

Berger now faces multiple charges of aggravated battery on law enforcement officers, among other charges.

A judge denied Berger bond last week, keeping him in custody as the case moves forward.