Crime
7-year-old Oaklynn Alexander found safe, suspect Charles Alexander killed in officer-involved shooting in Medina
The 7-year-old girl was immediately taken into protective custody at the scene and reunited with her family.
A statewide Amber Alert ended in tragedy Monday night when a 43-year-old suspect was fatally shot in an “officer-involved shooting,” according to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities confirmed that the 7-year-old girl, Oaklynn Alexander, who had been abducted earlier in the day was safely rescued and returned to her family.
The suspect, identified as Charles Ryan Alexander, the girl’s non-custodial father, reportedly took her from her home in Empire, Ohio, after an argument.
According to the Columbus Dispatch, Alexander initially fled with the child in a Ford F-150 before switching to a U-Haul truck.
Law enforcement eventually tracked the U-Haul to Brunswick, Ohio, where Brunswick police first located the vehicle around 8 p.m.
They attempted a traffic stop, but Alexander fled, leading authorities on a high-speed chase southbound on I-71 toward Medina County.
The chase concluded when Alexander pulled into a parking lot off SR-18 in Medina Township.
Officers and deputies surrounded the vehicle and attempted to negotiate with Alexander, who was reportedly armed and speaking with dispatch centers by phone.
Despite efforts to de-escalate the situation, the standoff ended in gunfire, resulting in Alexander’s death.
The 7-year-old girl was immediately taken into protective custody at the scene and reunited with her family.
The Medina County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation are now conducting a thorough investigation into the events surrounding the shooting and the Amber Alert.
Pflugerville, Texas – Two men were fatally shot, and a woman remains in critical condition following a violent incident at a Pflugerville home early Monday morning, according to local authorities.
Just after midnight, officers from the Pflugerville Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on Orchard Park Circle.
Upon arrival, they discovered two deceased male victims and a critically injured female victim, who was immediately transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect is also deceased, though details regarding their identity and role in the shooting have not yet been disclosed.
Police have described the incident as isolated, emphasizing that there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
However, investigators are still working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
As of now, officials have not released the identities of the individuals involved, nor have they provided further information regarding a possible motive.
The investigation remains active, and additional details are expected as law enforcement continues its inquiry into the tragic event.