LCSO: Man dies in custody, woman severely injured after hostage situation

The Leon County Sheriff’s Office says a 50-year-old man has died after being taken into custody, and a woman was hospitalized with severe injuries following a barricaded hostage situation on South Fulmer Circle on March 24th.

In a release posted on Facebook, LCSO says they responded to a home off South Fulmer Circle at 6:00 a.m. to assist Emergency Medical Services.

Upon arrival, deputies encountered a man, identified as James Lee, who they say retreated into a residence and barricaded himself inside with a woman he was holding against her will. Deputies learned the woman needed urgent assistance…

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