Ohio Police Shoot Suspect after Kidnapping Standoff

A search for a 7-year-old girl abducted by her father, Charles Alexander, in southeast Ohio ended tragically with his death during a police standoff. The incident began when Alexander forcibly took his daughter from a relative's home, prompting an Amber Alert. After a high-speed chase involving multiple police departments, officers disabled his vehicle near a fast-food restaurant in Medina Township. Negotiations ensued, during which it is unclear if Alexander was armed, but he was ultimately shot and killed by police. Fortunately, the girl was rescued unharmed and returned to her family. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing, with authorities confirming that no officers were injured in the incident.