JUST IN: FBI Cincinnati confirmed an armed suspect attempted to breach their office and fled the scene, sparking a pursuit by Ohio State Highway Patrol.
in Ohio sent police on a chase after an unknown suspect who remains at large Thursday morning, according to a source and local reports. Cincinnati Field OfficeUnconfirmed information shared internally among agents suggested the suspect possibly brandished a nail gun and an AR-15 style rifle, the source said.
Law enforcement teams are getting into position for an interaction, and roads are being closed in the area. It’s unclear whether anyone is injured, and the rationale behind the attack remains unknown. for more information. An FBI spokeswoman said by phone they did not immediately have any comment. At approximately 9 a.m., an armed subject attempted to breach the Visitor Screening Facility at FBI Cincinnati, according to tweet from FBI Cincinnati's account.
"The #FBI, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and local law enforcement partners are on scene near Wilmington, OH trying to resolve this critical incident," a second tweet added.
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