An armed man flashing an AR-15 style rifle fired a nail gun into an FBI Cincinnati building Thursday morning leading to a police pursuit and shots fired on an interstate, authorities said.
Two law enforcement sources told NBC News that a man got inside and fired a nail gun toward personnel before fleeing in a car.
“At approximately 9 AM this morning an armed subject attempted to breach the Visitor Screening Facility at #FBI Cincinnati,” said a tweet from FBI Cincinnati just before noon. “After an alarm and a response by FBI special agents, the subject fled north onto Interstate 71.”
Clinton Co. Emergency Management Agency alerted that Interstate 71 was closed in both directions between about five exits.
“Law enforcement has traded shots with a male suspect who is wearing a gray shirt and body armor,” the agency said in a statement, warning people nearby to stay inside and lock their doors.
At about 12:30, the agency said the suspect was “contained” but not in custody.
“LOCKDOWN still in effect for 1 mile radius of Center & Smith Roads,” Clinton Co. Emergency Management Agency said on Facebook. “Remain vigilant and if you are in the area, report anything suspicious to 911.”
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