School Locked Down, Flash-Bangs Used In Search For DeKalb Suspect

Update 4:31 p.m.

LITHONIA, GA — A DeKalb County elementary school had to go on lockdown while authorities served two warrants and searched for a suspect Tuesday in the area of Evans Mill Road, authorities said.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office told Patch their department, along with the U.S. Marshals Service, attempted to serve the two active warrants against a male in the area. The person was sought on two counts of aggravated assault with a weapon, authorities said.

DeKalb County Police said the warrants were being served on Chupp Road. Officers assisted with the scene.

The incident prompted a brief lockdown at Stoneview Elementary School, though it did not involve the school, DeKalb County School officials said.

The lockdown at Stoneview was due to reports of gunfire, but authorities said the sounds were "flash-bang devices deployed by deputies during the operation."

Students and staff members remained safe, school officials said.

Authorities say the suspect remained at large Tuesday afternoon. They have not released a name or description of the person.

"The sheriff's office will continue searching for him until he is apprehended and brought to justice," authorities said in a statement.

Stoneview is located about 3 miles from Evans Mill.