Curtis Snow, best known for his realer-than-life 2011 “documentary?” Snow on tha Bluff, was involved in a police standoff yesterday (May 7) that feels like it was inspired from the movie’s script.
WSB-TV reports that Snow was attending his 94-year-old grandfather’s funeral when he barricaded himself inside the women’s restroom following an argument with another attendee of the homegoing service.
The incident at the Higher Ground Empowerment Center located at 561 Spencer St. from about 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Officials were called to the scene where the altercation ended with Snow’s peaceful surrender to authorities.
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As of press time, no weapons were reported to be inside the church or Snow’s person.
In Snow on Tha Bluff, the titular character is depicted to be a drug dealer and professional robber, who juggles life throughout ATL’s The Bluff neighborhood. The film was not only subjected to several film festival awards, it also inspired nearby rap stars such as T.I., Gucci Mane, Killer and B.o.B to reference it in their material.
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People who were at funeral are hoping this goes down peacefully. They hope there's no gunshots & no one gets hurt. pic.twitter.com/JvdP8ygHgp
— Tyisha Fernandes (@TyishaWSB) May 7, 2016
Several NW ATL streets blocked while SWAT handles standoff w/possible hostage. We spoke to the Pastor. See you at 6p pic.twitter.com/8o5Gxpj76t
— Tyisha Fernandes (@TyishaWSB) May 7, 2016
Confirmed Curtis Snow @RealCurtisSnow from film 'Snow on tha Bluff' was suspect in SWAT standoff in church pic.twitter.com/xajkhjwuTW
— Steve Gehlbach (@SteveGWSB) May 8, 2016
