OHIO — Police are investigating a serious incident in which a shoplifting suspect allegedly attempted to shoot a police officer inside a department facility, but the firearm malfunctioned before a round could be fired. The encounter, captured on department video, shows the suspect seated beside another individual moments before the alleged attempt.
Incident Unfolds Inside Police Facility
According to the footage, the suspect was seated on a bench during processing when the situation abruptly escalated. Officers say the individual produced a firearm and pointed it toward an officer at close range. The gun failed to discharge, preventing what investigators believe could have been a fatal confrontation…