UPDATE (CBS46) – The GBI has confirmed that human remains were found in the burnt house. A GBI medical examiner will perform an autopsy and confirm the identity of the remains.
The GBI says 39-year-old Brian Jesse opened fire on officers several times during a standoff at Sunny Point Circle. The police responded and fired several shots at Jesse.
The house caught fire at around 7:30 a.m. The LaGrange Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.
No officer was injured during the standoff. This is the 8th officer involved in the GBI shooting to be called for investigation this year.
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UPDATE (CBS46) – A massive fire ravaged the home where gunman Brian Jesse was believed to be inside during a standoff that began Tuesday evening and lasted until Wednesday morning.
Police say they believe Brian Jesse is dead.
“We believe he is dead yes,” said the Sgt. Clayton Bryant of the LaGrange Police Department.
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UPDATE (CBS46) – Smoke can be seen billowing out of the house where gunman Brian Jesse is believed to be.
#happening now Fire breaks out at the scene of an active standoff between police and an armed man in La Grange. There is still much to be learned in active investigation. i will have the latest details @cbs46 And https://t.co/yHQeC4XUxz @LaGrangePolice pic.twitter.com/4JUIbjoQJF
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UPDATE (CBS46) – Residents of LaGrange are being asked to avoid the Sunny Point Circle neighborhood as officers get into a standoff with a barricaded gunman.
The incident began on Tuesday when officers arrived to arrest Brian Jesse, a resident in the 100 block of Sunny Point Circle, on charges of felony intimidation, felony assault and child cruelty. The allegations came just a day after police conducted a welfare check on two 8-year-olds inside the home because Jesse was allegedly threatening to kill himself. Both the children were taken out of the house safely.
Authorities began evacuating residents on Tuesday afternoon after learning of several firearms and explosives inside Jesse’s home.
While evacuating the neighborhood, Jesse began firing rounds from an AR-15. He retreated inside his house where the barricades remained.
Law enforcement established a perimeter around the area. Attempts were made to defuse the situation, but this resulted in more shots fired from Jesse’s side.
“At this point we have confirmed over 300 rounds on our officers,” said Sgt. Clayton Bryant of the LaGrange Police Department.
The officers attempted to enter the residence using an armored vehicle, but the gunfire continued for over an hour. Officers deployed CS gas and smoke in an effort to reduce the risk of hazard to Jesse and officers.
“He was able to disable an armored vehicle which is an important task in itself,” Sgt. Bryant explained.
Troop County Sheriff’s Office, Coveta County Sheriff’s Office, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Newnan Police Department, Peachtree City Police Department and Georgia Bureau of Investigation Explosive Division are assisting.
Keep following CBS46 for the latest on this developing story.
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LAGRANGE, Ga. (CBS46) – Officials issued an urgent public service announcement Tuesday night urging residents to stay away from the area of Sunny Point Circle and Moss Creek Drive in LaGrange.
The PSA noted that officials were working on an incident in the area, asking the public to cooperate and residents of the area to stay indoors.
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