A fatal shooting turned into a standoff in the city of Sandusky on Wednesday night, according to the Sandusky Police Department.
A man, identified as 37-year-old Jerry L. Watkins III, is facing murder charges for the death of a 32-year-old Sandusky resident, according to police.
At about 5:38 p.m., police officers responded to the 700 block of Sycamore Street regarding a shooting, Sandusky police said.
Once officers entered the residence, Sandusky Police said they were confronted by Watkins, who was allegedly armed with a knife.
The department said Watkins retreated to the second floor of the residence and barricaded himself inside a room.
Sandusky police said officers found a woman who was wounded by gunshots. She was transported to a local hospital with the help of the Sandusky Fire Department. The police department said that despite lifesaving efforts, the woman succumbed to injuries.
An autopsy at the Lucas County Coroner's Office confirmed she had three gunshot wounds.
Sandusky police said after a brief standoff, officers and Special Response Team members took the suspect into custody.
According to Sandusky police, Watkins suffered apparent "self-inflicted" injuries and was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment, and then taken into police custody.
The department said Watkins is in the Erie County Jail and that an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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