NEW : Suspect John Bankhead releases eight hostages , an official says . Keenan said the GBI is in contact with the suspect , who authorities have identified as Jamie Donnell Hood . He is wanted in connection to 43 's slaying of a Athens police officer . GBI has asked negotiators to bring his mother to the scene .
NEW : Suspect John Bankhead releases eight hostages , an official says . He is wanted in connection to 43 's slaying of a Athens police officer . GBI has asked negotiators to bring his mother to the scene .