The Brief
- A huge police presence in West Cobb after a teen barricades herself inside a home Wednesday evening.
- Cobb County police used pepper balls to end the standoff after noticing the teen had access to unsecured weapons.
- The department’s PATH unit provided an on-scene mental health evaluation before the teen was transported for treatment.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. – Police ended a tense SWAT standoff in West Cobb Wednesday evening after a teenage girl barricaded herself inside a home with easy access to weapons.
SWAT team surrounds West Cobb residence
What we know:
The incident began when a mother called 911 following a dispute with her 17-year-old daughter at a house on Due West Road. When officers arrived, the teenager locked herself inside a bathroom. Cobb County Police Officer Aaron Wilson noted that authorities became concerned after seeing unlocked gun safes, weapons, and knives that were easily accessible to the teen. To resolve the situation, officers fired pepper balls into the home, which eventually led to the girl surrendering.
Motive behind West Cobb standoff remains unclear
What we don’t know:
While the mother reported a fight preceded the incident, police have not disclosed the specific nature of the dispute.
Mental health experts assist at the scene
What they’re saying:…