A fugitive wanted for murder was charged with firing shots at federal agents in a Springfield hotel, according to a federal indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court in Dayton.
Andre Jordan II, 34, of Reynoldsburg, was arrested on August 14 after he allegedly shot at deputies with the United States Marshals Service, FBI agents, and task force officers from inside a Quality Inn hotel room.
The Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) adopted the fugitive investigation, which led officials to the Quality Inn in Springfield.
According to charging documents, on August 14, SOFAST tracked Jordan to a room at the hotel and set up to apprehend him. Law enforcement announced their presence to Jordan, who then looked out the window of the room. Following additional announcements, Jordan allegedly fired a shot through the window toward the pool area in the vicinity of officers and then fired an additional round through the front door of the room toward positioned officers.
Charging documents detail that officers withdrew to stairwells at the end of the hall for cover. Several occupants of the hotel room, including young children, then exited, after which Jordan allegedly fired several additional rounds.
The Springfield Police Division SWAT Team responded to the scene and hostage negotiators established communication with Jordan. After an hours-long standoff, Jordan surrendered without further incident and was taken into custody.
Jordan was transported to the Clark County jail on his local murder charge and will be transferred into federal custody. He will appear in U.S. District Court in Dayton today at 1:30pm.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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