The Brief
- A 39-year-old Grovetown man faces multiple felony charges after police say he triggered an armed Bullsboro Drive Dunkin’ standoff last Friday evening.
- Investigators say the man barricaded himself inside a bathroom during a stolen car investigation and fired a shot through the wall toward officers.
- Special response units, including SWAT teams and a drone unit, converged on the scene to safely remove the suspect after employees ran outside.
NEWNAN, Ga. – A 39-year-old Grovetown man faces multiple felony charges after police say he ran into a Newnan donut shop with a handgun, locked himself in a bathroom, and shot at officers last Friday evening.
Newnan police investigation
What we know:
The incident unfolded last Friday evening at the Dunkin’ located on busy Bullsboro Drive in Newnan, according to local authorities. Newnan Police identified the suspect as 39-year-old Artavius Watts of Grovetown.
Officers were tracking Watts as part of a stolen car investigation when he ran into the shop holding a handgun and barricaded himself in a bathroom. Employees ran out the door for safety while police attempted to coax Watts out of the room. …