‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect in custody; 2 killed in Morrow County
By Anthony Conchel - aconchel@aimmediamidwest.com
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MOUNT GILEAD A man has been arrested in connection with a double homicide that occurred early Monday morning in Morrow County.
Brian Lee has been taken into custody by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in connection with that crime, according to Morrow County Sheriff John Hinton. He was apprehended in Columbus sometime shortly before 9 p.m.
Earlier that morning Hinton posted on Facebook: “We are attempting to locate Brian Lee. If you see Brian or know his whereabouts please call 911. Do not approach, as he is considered armed and dangerous.”
Suspect in shootings at large in Morrow County
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MOUNT GILEAD The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating shootings that took place overnight and are continuing a manhunt.
“We are attempting to locate Brian Lee. If you see Brian or know his whereabouts please call 911. Do not approach as he is considered armed and dangerous,” according to a Facebook post from Sheriff John Hinton.
Cardington-Lincoln Schools, as a precaution, is in lockdown.
Superintendent Brian Petrie issued a statement this morning:
“Due to a Law Enforcement situation at the east end of the district (area of CR 25, 26, TWP 232. The high school will be on modified lockdown until further notice. Elementary and Middle Schools are closed. More updates to come.”