Suspect taken into custody after SWAT situation in Richmond County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A man was taken into custody early Thursday morning after a SWAT situation in Richmond County, according to authorities.

Deputies responded to Quality Inn, 2154 Gordon Highway, around 12:30 a.m. for a barricaded suspect and a possible hostage situation.

While on scene, the suspect threatened deputies, stating that he would “shoot them in the head” if they attempted to gain entry, according to the sheriff’s office…

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