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Police search closed down nightclub for suspects
A massive law enforcement presence including K-9 units and officers with long guns has surrounded a former DeKalb County nightclub for over two hours to search for two suspects, according to police.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police flooded the neighborhood surrounding a former Decatur nightclub Monday evening as officers searched for two suspects.
What we know:
A massive law enforcement presence surrounded the old Prime Time nightclub at 3952 Covington Highway on Monday evening.
Officers spent at least two and a half hours combing through the area, moving from the front of the abandoned building into a wooded area directly behind it.
A K-9 unit circled the property while heavily armed officers carrying long guns searched through the dense trees.
The surrounding area remains highly active, featuring a gas station, several apartment buildings, and numerous homes.
What we don't know:
DeKalb County police officials have not released the identities of the two suspects or specified the exact charges they face.
It remains unclear what initially triggered the large police response or if there is any active danger to the neighboring community.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from DeKalb County Police Officer Wells, who confirmed that authorities are actively looking for two suspects, as well as FOX 5 reporter Tara Jabbour, who reported live from the scene on Covington Highway and observed the K-9 unit and heavily armed law enforcement presence.