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RAVENNA, Ohio (WOIO) - Ravenna Police officers fatally shot an armed suspect early Sunday morning who allegedly used another person as a ‘human shield’ before pointing his firearm at police.
Officers said they then retreated and told the man to drop the weapon.
Then, according to the release, the door between the officers and the man closed as officers continued to give commands from outside.
The man then exited the apartment moments later while using another man as a ‘human shield,’ police said.
The hostage was able to break free.
Police said the man then pointed his weapon at the officers, prompting both officers to shoot and fatally wound the man.
According to the release, officers immediately attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
No officers were injured, according to the release.
