Atlanta police arrest man after alleged gun threat outside Edgewood Avenue nightclub during Valentine’s weekend incident
What police say happened
Atlanta police arrested a man after an early-morning disturbance outside a downtown nightclub escalated into an alleged threat of gun violence, authorities said. The incident occurred on Edgewood Avenue SE, a corridor that draws late-night crowds and requires frequent coordination among club security, private staff and police.
Officers were working an approved off-duty security assignment at a club in the 300 block of Edgewood Avenue SE when they noticed a fight inside the business shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 14, police said. Officers entered to help de-escalate the situation while security staff escorted one man out of the venue.
Alleged threat and weapon recovery
Outside the club, the man told officers he had been “jumped” inside, police said. Police said a relative attempted to calm him and urged him to leave, but the man refused and continued making threatening statements, including an allegation that he said he was going to “shoot people up.” Officers described the man as visibly intoxicated.
Police said the man then walked to his vehicle, opened the trunk and retrieved a gun. Officers confronted him, gave verbal commands to drop the weapon and the man complied, placing the gun on the hood of his car, police said.
Charges and case status
The man, identified by police as Andre Anthony, was arrested and charged with terroristic threats. Police said he was booked into the Fulton County Jail. The investigation remained active as of Feb. 21.
Why this case draws attention
Threat cases at nightlife venues are often handled as fast-moving public-safety events because crowds, alcohol use and tightly packed public spaces can rapidly increase the risk of injury. In this incident, police say the weapon was recovered without shots being fired and without reported injuries, after officers issued commands and the suspect complied.
Location: 330 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta
Time reported by police: about 2:37 a.m., Feb. 14, 2026
Allegations: verbal threats followed by retrieving a firearm from a vehicle
Charge announced by police: terroristic threats
Police said officers issued loud commands to drop the weapon and the suspect complied, placing the gun on the hood of his car.
What comes next
Authorities have not released additional details about the underlying fight inside the club, whether any surveillance footage is being reviewed, or whether further charges could be considered. In Georgia criminal cases, prosecutors typically review police reports, witness statements and any available video before determining how the case proceeds in court.
Police said the incident remains under investigation.