The man fled the break-in attempt, leading law enforcement on a chase, at the end of which he fired at officers.
Violence and threats against law enforcement, including the FBI, are dangerous and should be deeply concerning to all Americans.
Before the standoff, the armed suspect tried to breach the FBI’s Visitor Screening Facility at its headquarters in Sycamore Township around 9:15 a.m., the bureau said.
An alarm went off, prompting armed FBI agents to respond, and the suspect fled onto northbound I-71, the FBI said in a tweet.
OSHP and other law enforcement jurisdictions tried to negotiate with the suspect for hours to bring about a peaceful end, but negotiations failed.
People in that area are being told to lock their doors and remain inside, according to Clinton County Emergency Management Agency.
“Violence against law enforcement is not the answer, no matter who you’re upset with,” FBI Director Wray said Wednesday in Omaha. »