The Brief
- Two people tried to sneak into the Fulton County Jail property by slicing through a perimeter fence line.
- Fulton County Sheriff’s Office K9 units responded rapidly and captured one suspect, while another remains at large.
- Officials confirmed no inmates escaped during the security breach at the Atlanta facility.
ATLANTA – Two people attempted to breach the Fulton County Jail by cutting through a perimeter fence, prompting a massive security response that captured one suspect while another ran from the scene.
Fulton County perimeter breach
What we know:
Two individuals tried to cut their way through a perimeter fence line to infiltrate the Fulton County Jail property, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. A K9 unit responded quickly and apprehended one person, but a second individual managed to get away.
No inmates escaped during the incident. The sheriff’s office stated that the safety of the facility, staff, residents and community is their highest priority as investigators comb through the scene.
Atlanta jail investigation
What we don’t know:…