Overnight standoff on Westgate Drive ends with one in custody; investigation underway
A near 5-hour standoff since about midnight and 5 A.M. Friday morning between Columbus police officers and teams and a local man has ended with the man in police custody.
Authorities were dispatched to the scene where they are reported to have been shot at, according to multiple viewers who heard gunfire when police responded. Police officers were spotted with department issued weapons as well.
A female inside the home was able to escape while the suspect remained inside. The man, who is not identified at this time, came out around 5-6 A.M. and was placed into police custody.
An investigation is underway.
Note: This is a preliminary report, and more details could be added and some details could be redacted.
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