­Armed barricaded subject taken into custody

PRESS RELEASE

Forsyth County, Ga.– On April 7, 2021 at approximately 4:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 8005 Pierpoint Lane for unknown trouble.  Upon arrival, deputies learned that the subject, 36-year-old Jason Campbell, was mentally distressed, intoxicated, threatening suicide, and was armed with a gun.   During the incident, Mr. Campbell exited the home several times with the gun aimed at his head and he fired multiple shots inside the home and outside, striking adjacent townhomes.

Crisis Negotiators were able to build a rapport with Mr. Campbell and eventually he was taken into custody by the FCSO SWAT team who used a kinetic impact round to apprehend him when he exited the residence holding a handgun.  Mr. Campbell suffered minor injuries and was taken to Northside Hospital for evaluation.  No deputies were injured during the incident.  He is charged with Aggravated Assault with a Firearm.

“Yesterday was a testament of the skill and dedication of our Crisis Negotiation and SWAT Teams.  Their exceptional de-escalation tactics, without a doubt, saved a life.  The apprehension of Mr. Campbell was both dangerous and difficult.  To accomplish this with only a minor injury proves their professionalism and dedication,” said Sheriff Ron Freeman.