Edmond Standoff Suspect In Custody, Accused Of Break-In, Pistol-Whipping Ex-Girlfriend

The Edmond Police Department said a standoff suspect accused of breaking into the home of his ex-girlfriend, assaulting and pistol whipping her, is now in custody after turning himself in to authorities Wednesday.

Wednesday, July 7th 2021, 10:25 pm

By: Brieon Sumlin

EDMOND, Oklahoma -

The Edmond Police Department said a standoff suspect accused of breaking into the home of his ex-girlfriend, assaulting and pistol-whipping her, is now in custody after turning himself in to authorities Wednesday.

According to the police report, Tywan Goosby, 35, allegedly assaulted the victim just after 4 a.m. Monday near West 15th Street and North Santa Fe Avenue.

The victim was able to escape the home and seek help from a stranger.

When officers arrived, they believed Goosby was still inside of the victim’s home and a standoff situation ensued.

After nearly 9 hours the Edmond bomb squad entered the residence and did not locate the suspect inside.

Read: Standoff In Edmond Ends Peacefully, But With No Arrests

Goosby turned himself in Wednesday at the Oklahoma County jail, police said.

He is facing complaints of first-degree burglary, kidnapping, domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm after a previous felony and possession of a firearm while committing a felony.