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Armed man confronts police after alleged attempt to break into FBI office

{66 Incident at FBI Cincinnati field

A standoff with the suspect, officials said at a news conference on Thursday. Details of the situation have not yet been released, but sources said the standoff was in response to the suspect's attempt to break into the Cincinnati FBI field office building around 9 a.m. 

responded to the alleged compromise attempt Thursday morning. 

The suspect, who has not yet been identified, has raised the alarm for a suspected attempt to break into a visitor screening center. According to the FBI, the individual fled after a quick response from special agents and began traveling north on Interstate 71, prompting law enforcement to close off a nearby highway for about a mile and drive the area around. has issued a lockdown warning to residents and businesses of range. 

#FBI, Ohio Highway Patrol, and local law enforcement partners near Wilmington, Ohio Heading into the field, we are trying to resolve this critical incident.
https://t.co/SWDZTkrnhL

— FBI Cincinnati (@FBICincinnati) August 11, 2022

State Police​ said in a briefing that he veered east on the highway about 30 minutes after the getaway. They said the troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but a full chase ensued.

exchanged gunfire with the police. Officials said no officers were injured.

A spokesperson said in a briefing, "The scene is still active and there is an ongoing active standoff situation.

The FBI Cincinnati has issued astatement. ,confirmed that state and local law enforcement partners were on site and working "to resolve this serious incident." 

Authorities gave no indication as to possible motives.

This week's FBI raids Former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. 

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