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Owensboro Police identify suspect after deadly standoff

By Seth Austin,

4 days ago

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Owensboro Police Department has confirmed that a man involved in a standoff near Southtown Boulevard and Farmview Drive on Tuesday has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

OPD identified the man as Timothy Roberts, 46, of Owensboro. An autopsy concluded that he died from injuries sustained from a self-inflicted gunshot.

Negotiators with the Owensboro Police Department and the DEA communicated with Roberts for several hours before the standoff came to an end.

Authorities say this is an ongoing and joint operation with the DEA and IRS.

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