Suspect Dead Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Following Standoff In Shawnee

Shots have been fired at police during a standoff in Shawnee, police said.

Thursday, September 5th 2019, 1:59 pm

By: News 9

Suspect Dead Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Following Standoff In Shawnee

A suspect has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff in Shawnee, according to police.

The incident happened Thursday afternoon near Kickapoo and Benedict.

Three nearby schools -- Shawnee High School, Jim Thorpe Academy and Jefferson Elementary -- were placed on lockdown due to the standoff.

Police were investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened earlier.

Officers went to a home to question a person about the crash but shots were fired at police, prompting the standoff.

Police identified the suspect as Brandon Goodin and confirmed he died inside the home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Stay with News 9 and News9.com for more information as it becomes available.

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