Transcript for One veteran sheriff’s deputy killed during a gunfight near Cincinnati
We move on now to a deadly police standoff outside of Cincinnati. A solemn procession for sheriff’s deputy bill brewer, killed by gunfire in the 12-hour standoff, with the suspect filming himself and posting live to Instagram before the S.W.A.T. Team moved in. Here’s Stephanie Ramos. Reporter: Tonight, a veteran sheriff’s deputy is dead. His partner wounded just outside Cincinnati after a gun fight with this man, 23-year-old wade Edward Winn. Deputies responding to a call Saturday night of a suicidal man barricaded inside an apartment with a weapon. Winn documenting the standoff on Instagram, posting, “He needs help.” They have fired back at me, but only once or twice. Reporter: Authorities say Winn was involved in a burglary attempt. But despite threatening suicide, began firing at the arriving officers. Winn keeping police at bay for a tense 12 hours. A fire even breaking out. Authorities using megaphones to negotiate with Winn. We want you to surrender and get you the help you need. Reporter: Hours later, Winn is taken into custody by a S.W.A.T. Team. Killed in the confrontation, detective bill brewer, a married father of a 5-year-old son. Its a very sad morning for the claremont county sheriff’s office. Reporter: Police escorting brewer’s body. Officers lining the highway, saluting as the motorcade passed by. Wynn is charged with aggravated murder, and is due in court tomorrow. Tom?
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