ONTARIO — An Ontario police officer and a civilian woman were shot Sunday evening when law enforcement officers responded to an alleged violation of protection order.
The alleged gunman in the case, 32-year-old Jareth Vance of Perrysville, was arrested after a four-hour standoff at the residence, according to police.
According to a written statement from Ontario police, officers responded at 8:47 p.m. to 1019 Landings Court regarding the alleged violation. A caller indicated the subject in the situation was armed.
“Upon arrival, officers were confronted by 32-year-old Jareth Vance of Perrysville as he held a female hostage at gunpoint. Officers tried to rescue the hostage and Vance fired at them, striking one of the officers,” the statement said.
“After the shooting occurred, a hostage escaped Vance’s control and he shot her as well. Her condition was not known at the time of this news release,” which was emailed to media outlets Monday at 7:25 a.m.
Vance then barricaded himself inside the residence where he held a 16-year-old hostage, police said.
The Richland County ASORT team, along with hostage negotiators, were called to the scene, also joined by police from Mansfield and Shelby, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
After a four-hour standoff, Vance surrendered to law enforcement with no further injuries. The 16-year-old hostage was then rescued unharmed.
The 6-year Ontario police officer is currently hospitalized and in stable condition, according to the statement, which didn’t identify the officer. The woman who was shot was also not identified in the release.
“The Ontario Police Department would like to thank everyone for the tremendous outpouring of support for our officer and the female victim. It is greatly appreciated,” the press release said.
It’s not known which court issued the protective order nor the reasons for the order.