A 12-hour standoff in Clarksville, Tennessee, ended in a deadly exchange of gunfire early Wednesday, August 16, leaving two suspects dead and four police officers and a hostage injured.
The standoff began on Tuesday afternoon, August 15, when local police arrived to serve arrest warrants on two brothers, Brandon Green, 31, and Leonard Green, 33, who were wanted for aggravated burglary. Instead of surrendering, the brothers barricaded themselves inside an apartment with a hostage, leading to a prolonged negotiation with Clarksville Police.
Authorities quickly established a perimeter around the apartment and worked throughout the afternoon and evening to resolve the situation peacefully. However, the situation turned violent shortly after midnight when officers decided to enter the home.
“An exchange of gunfire ensued after officers entered the apartment, resulting in the deaths of the Green brothers,” the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a statement. “During the incident, four Clarksville officers were hit by gunfire, but none sustained life-threatening injuries.”
The hostage, whose identity has not been released, was also struck during the exchange and is currently receiving medical attention.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will now conduct a comprehensive review of the incident to determine if police actions were justified and whether any further steps need to be taken.
It remains unclear what prompted the standoff and what motivated the Green brothers to take a hostage.