CINCINNATI — One person is in custody after an hours-long SWAT situation in Oakley.
Lt. Jonathan Cunningham said police originally responded to a 911 disconnect at an apartment building on Millsbrae Avenue. As they attempted to enter one of the units, police heard multiple gunshots and retreated.
Justin Birkenshaw, a man who said he lives in the apartment building, said he was speaking with one of the cops outside the building when he heard what sounded like five to seven gunshots.
"One of the neighbors had some kind of firearm that we weren't aware of — it sounded like it was pointed right at the door at the police who were trying to talk to him," Birkenshaw said. "If it wasn't direct fire at them, I don't know what it would be because it was literally right at them."
Police surrounded the building and everyone was evacuated. No officers were injured when the initial shots were fired.
Cunningham said SWAT's negotiation team established communication with the person. After several hours, police entered the apartment. Police said an officer did use their taser. The person was taken into custody without injury.
The neighbor said he does know the person who lives in the unit.
"I hope he's OK, I don't want to see anybody hurt — police or the person in question," Birkenshaw said. "He's a neighbor, I've tried to help him several times ... I just hope he gets help, that's all I want for him."
Police said multiple support services were on scene. The Cincinnati Fire Department will determine if the person needs to go to the hospital.
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