PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Multiple law enforcement agencies descended upon a Pickaway County trailer park, shortly before noon today.
According to initial reports, multiple deputies, including troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol responded to the 9000 block of Shepherd Road on a man with a gun, threatening suicide-by-cop.
The road was shut down while negotiations with the man continued. Shortly before 12:30 p.m., officials say the man was taken into custody.
No further details were released by authorities at the time.
The Guardian could not independently confirm the circumstances leading up to the stand-off.
The incident remains under investigation.
If you or someone you know is suffering from thoughts of self harm, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States is available 24 hours a day by dialing 988.