SWAT team surrounds Rockdale County motel with extended stay due to execution of murder warrant

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On August 21, 2024, police officers were observed blocking Iris Drive just off I-20 in Rockdale County. (Georgia Department of Transportation)

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Georgia – The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office SWAT team is at the scene of a motel near Interstate 20 at the request of the U.S. Marshals Service, who were serving a murder warrant.

Police blocked Iris Road at the intersection of Old Salem Road SE and Old McDonough Highway. Authorities are asking motorists to avoid the area.

The warrant was served on a room at the Horizon Extended Stay Conyers at 1385 Old McDonought Highway. It was not immediately clear what led to the SWAT team being called to the scene.

The suspect's name has not been released.

According to official information, the situation is still ongoing.

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