ROVE CITY, OH — The Grove City Division of Police has identified the suspect involved in the October 8 shooting and standoff as 32-year-old Dominique Byrdsong . The incident left one officer injured, who has since been released from the hospital and is recovering well , according to police.

“We are grateful for all the support from our community,” Grove City Police said in a statement Thursday.

Investigators say Byrdsong barricaded himself inside a residence for approximately three hours after officers responded to reports of a burglary in progress. Officers established a perimeter around the home and repeatedly ordered the suspect to surrender.

After a foot pursuit, the suspect fired his weapon at officers, striking a Grove City officer. Grove City officers fired their weapons,

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