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Columbus police working standoff scene Sunday morning on Sims Street
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- Columbus police responded to armed person call on Sims Street Sunday morning, resulting in standoff and arrest.
- 70-year-old Ronald Bruce arrested, charged with aggravated assault on officer, reckless conduct, and illegal firearm discharge.
A large police presence is underway Sunday morning off of St. Mary’s Road after a 911 call turned into a standoff.
Columbus police confirmed they responded to the 4500 block of Sims Street for a person with a weapon call around 9 AM on Sunday, March 3, 2024. This led to a standoff with the individual.
The subject, later identified as 70-year-old Ronald Bruce, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault against a law enforcement office, reckless conduct, discharging firearm in city limits, and possession of a firearm or knife during commission of a crime.
A CNAW2News.com photographer is on the scene and tells us Columbus Fire and EMS, as well as, Animal Control are on the scene. This remains a developing story.
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