Officers shoot armed man during domestic violence call
Toledo Police say the man pointed a gun at officers
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - One man was killed after Toledo Police responded to a domestic violence call early Saturday morning.
Around 12:33 a.m., police received a “hushed” 911 call by a woman at a home on the 600 block of Leach Avenue, where she described a domestic situation with her son’s father. The caller told the 911 operator that the suspect was intoxicated and had caused injuries to her head, and he was still threatening her.
When police arrived at the scene, they heard the suspect yelling at the victim as they knocked on the door. They could hear him make homicidal and suicidal statements.
Fearing for her safety, officers forced entry into the home and an armed suspect walked down the steps of the home while making suicidal statements and pointing the gun at police, prompting police to open fire. That suspect was killed and has yet to be identified.
Toledo Police Chief George Kral is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. Monday. It will be streamed on 13abc.com and 13abc’s Facebook page.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there are resources available on the Lucas County domestic violence website.
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