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Suspect Armed, Officers Attempt De-escalation | Columbus News
A tense police pursuit in Genoa Township ended tragically when a suspect, fleeing a reported sexual assault, pulled over in Sharon Woods Metro Park and pointed a gun at their own head. Officers from multiple agencies spent 45 minutes trying to de-escalate the situation, but the suspect ultimately fired the weapon, leading to their death. Dash cam footage captures the harrowing standoff. The Ohio BCI is investigating the shooting, while Genoa Township probes the assault — which authorities say did occur between a victim and suspect who knew each other. Police chief praised officers’ efforts to…
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