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Goldsby residents urged to shelter as sheriff’s office responds to fatal incident

A suspect died during an active situation in Goldsby early Sunday, the McClain County Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities closed several nearby roads and advised some residents to remain indoors; details about the incident were not immediately available.

Goldsby residents urged to shelter as sheriff’s office responds to fatal incident

A suspect died during an active situation in Goldsby early Sunday, the McClain County Sheriff’s Office said, prompting road closures and a shelter-in-place advisory for some residents.

The sheriff’s office said it was responding to the situation and closed SE 12th Street between Redbud and Maple, along with Redbud between SE 12th Street and Ladd Road. Residents south of Redbud and east of SE 12th Street toward Ladd Road were advised to stay indoors. Drivers were asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

The office had not released further information about what led to the response or the circumstances of the suspect’s death. It said more details would be provided later.

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