CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Both sides of Interstate 71 are closed in Clinton County between Ohio 73 and US 68 after an armed suspect tried to enter the FBI headquarters in Greater Cincinnati and then fled, according to the F.B.I.
The FBI says an armed person attempted to breach the visitor screening facility at its headquarters in Kenwood around 9:15 Thursday morning.
Following the activation of an alarm and a response by armed special agents from the FBI, the subject fled northbound on Interstate I-71.
Investigators have cleared the scene outside the federal building.
The fleeing suspect is now outside of his vehicle in a field off Smith Road and Ohio 73 at I-71 with multiple reports of shots fired at troopers, according to initial emergency communications reports.
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers began chasing the suspect on northbound I-71 near the Kings Mills exit around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, they say the dispatchers
Clinton County Emergency Management says a lockdown is in effect for all buildings within a one-mile radius of Smith and Center roads. People in this area are asked to lock their doors and stay inside.
As of 1 p.m., Warren County Emergency Management says all roads in the area remain closed.
CLINTON CO: Several closures, including both directions of I-71, are in place due to a police situation. If you are traveling between Cincinnati and Columbus, you will need to use an alternate route. There is no estimated reopening time. pic.twitter.com/1erIwsPsxh
— Matt Bruning (@mbruning81) August 11, 2022
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