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CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - An active standoff is underway in a farm field about 40 miles north of Cincinnati between law enforcement and an armed suspect who tried to break into FBI headquarters Thursday morning and then fled, shooting at state troopers, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
No law enforcement officers have been hurt.
Both sides of Interstate 71 are shut down in Clinton County between Ohio 73 and U.S. 68 and a lockdown is in effect for all buildings within a one-mile radius of Smith and Center roads near the standoff scene.
People in that area are being told to lock their doors and remain inside, according to the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency.
“The suspect is currently in plain view of police. They can still observe him. He is by his vehicle. He has a gray shirt on and body armor,” Clinton County Emergency Management Agency Director Thomas Breckel said.
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers began chasing the suspect on northbound I-71 at about 9:30 a.m. Thursday, dispatchers confirmed.
No law enforcement officers have been hurt.
Both sides of Interstate 71 are shut down in Clinton County between Ohio 73 and U.S. 68 and a lockdown is in effect for all buildings within a one-mile radius of Smith and Center roads near the standoff scene.
People in that area are being told to lock their doors and remain inside, according to the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency.
“The suspect is currently in plain view of police. They can still observe him. He is by his vehicle. He has a gray shirt on and body armor,” Clinton County Emergency Management Agency Director Thomas Breckel said.
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers began chasing the suspect on northbound I-71 at about 9:30 a.m. Thursday, dispatchers confirmed.
Suspect dies during standoff following attempt to break into Cincinnati FBI HQ, police say
An hours-long standoff between law enforcement and an armed suspect who tried to break into Cincinnati FBI headquarters Thursday morning and then fled, shooting at state troopers, has ended with the suspect’s death, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol.
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