FBI office break-in suspect dead after police standoff

Law enforcement officials say the suspect who tried to breach the Cincinnati FBI field office Thursday is dead after raising his weapon at authorities during a standoff.

Police said in a news conference that they are still investigating the motive of the man, who was identified as 42-year-old Ricky Shiffer. Police said they were investigating whether or not Shiffer had ties to any right-wing extremist groups, according to The Associated Press.

No officers were injured in the standoff with the suspect. Police said they attempted to negotiate with the suspect, but he was then shot and killed around 3:42 p.m. EST.

The armed man attempted to break into an FBI field office, then fled the scene, exchanging gunfire with authorities. Law enforcement later said the suspect was “contained” but not in custody.

The suspect had “unknown injuries,” after the gunfire exchange, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said, but no one else was hurt.