Suspect in custody after SWAT situation near west Columbus elementary school
by WSYX Staff
A barricade situation has canceled classes at an elementary school in west Columbus Monday morning. (WSYX)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) —
A barricade situation has canceled classes at an elementary school in west Columbus Monday morning.
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The incident happened along Darbyhurst Road.
According to officials, the sheriff's office was called out to the area near Prairie Lincoln Elementary School on a domestic disturbance report.
The sheriff's office said negotiators talked with the suspect until they came outside the house.
The suspect surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody after the sheriff's office negotiated with them for 8 hours, officials said.
Out of an abundance of caution, South-Western City Schools said they closed Prairie Lincoln Elementary School.
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ABC 6/FOX 28 will update this story as more information becomes available.
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