Armed Suspect Attempts To Breach Ohio FBI Office
An armed suspect reportedly attempted to break in to the FBI headquarters in Cincinatti, Ohio, on Thursday morning.
Multiple law enforcement agencies engaged in pursuit when the suspect fled, causing closures on I-71 and I-73 as the suspect apparently headed toward the state capital of Columbus.
“At approximately 9 AM this morning an armed subject attempted to breach the Visitor Screening Facility at #FBI Cincinatti,” the local FBI office shared on Twitter. “After an alarm and a response by FBI special agents, the subject fled north onto Interstate 71.”
At approximately 9 AM this morning an armed subject attempted to breach the Visitor Screening Facility at #FBI Cincinnati. After an alarm and a response by FBI special agents, the subject fled north onto Interstate 71. pic.twitter.com/vFZHnpbM9L
— FBI Cincinnati (@FBICincinnati) August 11, 2022
Fox News reported that the assailant fled after multiple shots were fired on the scene — but no reports of injuries had yet been posted.
Fox News: Shooting and standoff at Cincinnati FBI headquarters. Multiple shots, assailant fled, according to law enforcement source. pic.twitter.com/OgTEEIIzYP
— Caleb Howe (@CalebHowe) August 11, 2022
The incident at FBI headquarters was linked a short time later to a lockdown in nearby Clinton County, where residents were advised to stay inside and lock their doors.
Reporter Kelly Rippin shared an update, saying, “CONFIRMED: The situation in Clinton Co is tied an earlier threat at the FBI building in Cincinnati. FBI building is no longer a threat. Suspect armed with a gun was at the building. There was a pursuit that has now lead to the Clinton Co situation which is still unfolding.”
CONFIRMED:
The situation in Clinton Co is tied an earlier threat at the FBI building in Cincinnati. FBI building is no longer a threat. Suspect armed with a gun was at the building. There was a pursuit that has now lead to the Clinton Co situation which is still unfolding.
— Kelly Rippin WLWT (@KellyRippin) August 11, 2022
Rippin also noted that the suspect had been identified as a male who was wearing a grey shirt and appeared to be wearing body armor.
Most updated information on Clinton Co situation is being posted on its EMA Page.
Latest post reinforces lockdown and gives description of man in gray shirt with body armor. pic.twitter.com/YvwMMrygix
— Kelly Rippin WLWT (@KellyRippin) August 11, 2022
Additional unconfirmed reports suggested that the suspect was continuing to shoot at law enforcement agents from a cornfield.
Attack on the FBI building in Cincinnati:
Interstate I71 North is shut down after suspect drove toward Waynesville Ohio. Unconfirmed reports say his now firing at police from a corn field.https://t.co/BDibMb2If5 pic.twitter.com/gLmgpmlVuT
— NBC 15 News (@mynbc15) August 11, 2022
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