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ATHENS, Ga. — Police said Saturday they are trying to determine how long a man charged in a police officer’s slaying had been staying at an Athens apartment where he allegedly took nine hostages, and then agreed to surrender on the condition it was broadcast on live TV news.
Jamie Hood, 33, was being held Saturday without bail on murder and other charges at the Hall County jail. He is charged with fatally shooting Athens-Clarke County police Officer Elmer “Buddy” Christian and wounding another officer Tuesday.
Athens police Capt. Clarence Holeman said Saturday evening that authorities were continuing to investigate the circumstances of the Friday night standoff, including any relationships between Hood and the hostages.
