The Athens Police Department Chief Nick Magruder says the suspect who barricaded himself in his apartment took his own life when law enforcement was trying to negotiate with him.

Using drone technology, law enforcement got into the apartment and found the body of the suspect.

Magruder says he does not know the extent of the female victims injuries, but she was life-flighted to another hospital in Columbus.

Magruder says when they responded to the scene initially, there was indications there may have been explosives in the building. Columbus cities’ bomb squad responded with the FBI’s bomb technicians.

The Athens Police said no more shelter in place or avoiding the area is necessary.

ATHENS, Ohio (WTAP) - The Athens Police Department says the threat is contained and there is no further

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