Deputy killed and another wounded after 12-hour standoff

"Deputy Brewer gave his life attempting to help a person who was admittedly suicidal," Sheriff Steve Leahy said in a statement.</s>A sheriff's deputy was shot and killed during a 12-hour standoff at an apartment complex in Ohio that left another deputy wounded and a suspect in custody, authorities said Sunday.Capt. Jeff Sellars of the Clermont County Sheriff's Office said officers responded about 7 p.m. Saturday to the Royal Oaks Apartments in Pierce Township, about 20 miles east of Cincinnati, following a 911 call from a man who said people were refusing to leave his home. The man said there were weapons in the home.Sellars said two deputies were struck by bullets during the standoff. The wounded deputy is hospitalized in stable condition.Neither the deputies nor the suspect has been identified.Sellers said the suspect was taken into custody about 6:30 a.m. Sunday.</s>1 deputy killed, another wounded in 12-hour standoff in Ohio

BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — A sheriff's deputy was shot and killed during a 12-hour standoff at an apartment complex in Ohio that left another deputy wounded and a suspect in custody, authorities said Sunday.

Capt. Jeff Sellars of the Clermont County Sheriff's Office said officers responded about 7 p.m. Saturday to the Royal Oaks Apartments in Pierce Township, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Cincinnati, following a 911 call from a man who said he believed someone was inside of his residence.

Authorities say the caller then said that he was armed and eventually told the dispatcher that he was suicidal.

But it was unclear from authorities' statements whether the caller was referring to himself or to the person he said was inside his home. It was also unclear whether the suspect himself made the call. Authorities found only one person in the home.

Police agencies came under "a barrage" of gunfire and two deputies were struck by bullets before a suspect was taken into custody about 6:30 a.m. Sunday, according to a sheriff's release.

The news release says Detective Bill Brewer was taken to a hospital, where he died. Lt. Nick DeRose was treated for his wounds and released.

"Deputy Brewer gave his life attempting to help a person who was admittedly suicidal," Sheriff Steve Leahy said in the release. "This will forever change the atmosphere of the Clermont County Sheriff's Office."

The release identifies a 23-year-old suspect but doesn't say whether he has been charged. A deputy at the sheriff's office couldn't confirm whether any charges have been filed. He said the investigation is ongoing.</s>PIERCE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say one sheriff’s deputy has been shot and killed and another wounded during a 12-hour standoff at an apartment complex in Ohio, and a suspect was arrested.

Capt. Jeff Sellars of the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office said officers responded about 7 p.m. Saturday to the Royal Oaks Apartments in Pierce Township, about 20 miles east of Cincinnati, following a 911 call from a man who said people were refusing to leave his home. The man said there were weapons in the home.

Sellars said two deputies were struck by bullets during the standoff. The wounded deputy is hospitalized in stable condition.

Neither the deputies nor the suspect has been identified.

Sellers said the suspect was taken into custody about 6:30 a.m. Sunday.

Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.</s>1 deputy killed, another wounded in 12-hour standoff in Ohio

BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — A sheriff's deputy was shot and killed during a 12-hour standoff at an apartment complex in Ohio that left another deputy wounded and a suspect in custody, authorities said Sunday.

Capt. Jeff Sellars of the Clermont County Sheriff's Office said officers responded about 7 p.m. Saturday to the Royal Oaks Apartments in Pierce Township, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Cincinnati, following a 911 call from a man who said he believed someone was inside of his residence.

Authorities say the caller then said that he was armed and eventually told the dispatcher that he was suicidal.

But it was unclear from authorities' statements whether the caller was referring to himself or to the person he said was inside his home. It was also unclear whether the suspect himself made the call. Authorities found only one person in the home.

The 23-year-old man taken custody is likely to be charged with aggravated murder, according to a spokesman for Ohio's attorney general.

Spokesman David O'Neil said Sunday he couldn't confirm where the suspect was being held or whether any charges had been filed.

The Clermont County Sheriff's Office said Detective Bill Brewer died from his wounds. O'Neil says the other deputy, Lt. Nick DeRose, was treated for a gunshot wound in the ankle and released from a hospital.

"Deputy Brewer gave his life attempting to help a person who was admittedly suicidal," Sheriff Steve Leahy said in the release. "This will forever change the atmosphere of the Clermont County Sheriff's Office."

Authorities have said that the investigation is ongoing.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said in a later release that Brewer's "valor is now recorded for all time, written in blood."

"We mourn and we will remember," Yost said.</s>PIERCE TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- A sheriff's deputy was shot and killed during a 12-hour standoff at an apartment complex in Ohio that left another deputy wounded and a suspect in custody, authorities said Sunday.

Capt. Jeff Sellars of the Clermont County Sheriff's Office said officers responded about 7 p.m. Saturday to the Royal Oaks Apartments in Pierce Township, about 20 miles east of Cincinnati, following a 911 call from a man who said people were refusing to leave his home.

The man said there were weapons in the home.

A Clermont County sheriff's release says Detective Bill Brewer died from his wounds. Lt. Nick DeRose was treated and released

Sellars said two deputies were struck by bullets during the standoff. The wounded deputy is hospitalized in stable condition.

The release identifies a 23-year-old suspect but doesn't say whether he was charged. The suspect was taken into custody about 6:30 a.m. Sunday.

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Have a news tip? Email tips@wtsp.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed.</s>A sheriff's deputy has been shot and killed during a 12-hour standoff at an apartment complex in Ohio that left another deputy wounded and a suspect in custody.

Authorities responded to the Royal Oaks Apartments in Pierce Township, about 20 miles east of Cincinnati, on Saturday at 7pm to carry out a welfare check.

A man had called 911 to report that people were refusing to leave his home and that there were weapons inside.

The two Clermont County Sheriff's deputies that responded to the home were not able to make contact with the caller when they arrived at the home.

Gunshots were first heard coming from inside the apartment at about 8.15pm.

The deputies called for backup as they tried to negotiate with the shooting suspect.

Two deputies were close to the home when the gunman opened fire again at about 10.30pm and they were both struck by bullets.

One of the deputies was killed while the other remains in stable condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Police said the officers did not return fire during the standoff.

Authorities were able to take the suspect into custody just after 6.30am on Sunday following a 12-hour standoff.

Neither the deputies nor the suspect has been identified.</s>1 deputy killed, another wounded in 12-hour standoff in Ohio

CINCINNATI (AP) — A sheriff's deputy was shot and killed during a 12-hour standoff at an apartment complex in Ohio that left another deputy wounded and a suspect in custody, authorities said Sunday.

Capt. Jeff Sellars of the Clermont County Sheriff's Office said officers responded about 7 p.m. Saturday to the Royal Oaks Apartments in Pierce Township, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Cincinnati, following a 911 call from a man who said he believed someone was inside his residence.

Authorities say the caller then said that he was armed and eventually told the dispatcher that he was suicidal.

But it was unclear from authorities' statements whether the caller was referring to himself or to the person he said was inside his home. It was also unclear whether the suspect himself made the call. Authorities found only one person in the home.

Authorities say 23-year-old Wade Edward Winn was taken into custody. Clermont County Municipal Court records show Winn has been charged with aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder.

David O'Neil, a spokesman for Ohio's attorney general, confirmed the charges Sunday but said he couldn't disclose where the suspect was being held.

The Clermont County Sheriff's Office said Detective Bill Brewer died from his wounds. The other deputy, Lt. Nick DeRose, was treated for a gunshot wound in the ankle and released from a hospital, O'Neil said.

"Deputy Brewer gave his life attempting to help a person who was admittedly suicidal," Sheriff Steve Leahy said in a press release. "This will forever change the atmosphere of the Clermont County Sheriff's Office."

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said in a separate release that Brewer's "valor is now recorded for all time, written in blood."

"We mourn and we will remember," Yost said

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Sunday ordered all U.S. and state flags throughout Clermont County and at the Statehouse flown at half-staff in honor of Brewer. The Republican governor's order is in effect from Sunday until sunset on the day of Brewer's internment.

A court hearing was scheduled for Winn at 10 a.m. Monday in Clermont County Municipal Court in Batavia, O'Neil said.

Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.</s>BATAVIA, Ohio — A state attorney general's spokesman says a man taken into custody after one sheriff's deputy was killed and another one wounded during a 12-hour standoff in Ohio is likely to be charged with aggravated murder.

Spokesman David O'Neil said Sunday he couldn't confirm where the 23-year-old suspect was being held or whether charges had been filed.

The Clermont County Sheriff's Office says Detective Bill Brewer died from his wounds. O'Neil says Lt. Nick DeRose was treated for a gunshot to the ankle.

Authorities say officers responded Saturday night to apartments in Pierce Township following a 911 call from a man who said he believed someone was inside his residence. It wasn't clear whether the suspect made the call. Authorities said they found one person in the home.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says Brewer's "valor is now recorded for all time, written in blood."</s>PIERCE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say one sheriff’s deputy has been shot and killed and another inured following a standoff at an apartment complex in Ohio.

Capt. Jeff Sellars, of the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office said officers originally responded about 7 p.m. Saturday to the Royal Oaks Apartments in the community located about 20 miles east of Cincinnati.

Sellars said officers originally responded to a 911 call from a male who said there were subjects in his apartment that were refusing to leave. The subject also told officers that he had weapons in his home. He said the multi-agency Special Response Team was requested after shot were fired.

Sellars said two deputies were struck by the suspect. One deputy was killed and the other is in stable condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Sellers said the suspect was taken into custody around 6:30 a.m. after a 12-hour standoff.
A sheriff's deputy is killed and another wounded during a 12 hour standoff in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. The suspect has been taken into custody.