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“Active situation” ends at Lofts at Riverwalk on First Ave. in Columbus
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Key takeaways
- One person taken into custody following standoff at Lofts at Riverwalk apartment complex on First Avenue.
- Columbus police, SWAT, and investigators responded to active situation; residents sheltered in place for safety.
UPDATE: 1 person in custody following standoff.
Original story: Columbus police are on the scene of an incident Friday afternoon.
The presence of law enforcement is taking place on First Avenue just down from 35th Street. SWAT officers and investigators are on the scene.
The Lofts at Riverwalk released a statement to its residents advising of the active situation and to shelter in place unless otherwise directed.
“Authorities are directing some residents to temporarily leave their units for safety,” the apartment complex’s team said.
This remains a developing story.
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