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Man in custody after police investigation at Sandy Springs park

Reports of man military gear with gun shuts down park in Sandy Springs Officers said there were reports of a man dressed in military gear with a gun in the area, and investigators are now searching the area around Morgan Falls Overlook Park. (WSBTV.com News Staff)

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — A suspect who was wanted by Sandy Springs police is in custody on Tuesday evening.

Sandy Springs police said they captured a suspect after police received reports of a suspicious man who was dressed in military-style gear in the area of the Morgan Falls Overlook Park.

The police investigation shut down the park and also caused disruptions for voters at a polling location in a nearby elementary school.

Police say the suspect reportedly went into the woods after a dispute with another person. Another 911 caller reported hearing possible gunshots in the area, according to police officials.

Police said no injuries were reported.

“Due to the serious nature of this event, we are investigating this further,” Sandy Springs police said.

The Deputy Secretary of State Matthew Tyser said officials expect Fulton County to request a four-hour extension for voters on Tuesday evening.

“We think they will be granted time extension at that polling location,” Tyser said.

The FBI and Sandy Springs Police are continuing their investigation.