Ravenna Police Fatally Shoot Suspect Who Tried To Flee With Human Shield

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State agents are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in Ravenna.

Police were dispatched at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday to an apartment on Hazen Street after a caller reported finding someone sleeping on the floor with a gun.

After a first encounter with the man, police say he then tried to leave the apartment while using someone else as a human shield.

When the hostage broke free, the suspect reportedly aimed at officers who opened fire.

No officers were hurt and the suspect died at the scene.


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