He was wanted after he cut off his GPS tracking device over the weekend, CBS affiliate WOIO-TV in Cleveland reported.
Cleveland police Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia released a statement: "Cleveland SWAT responded to 3699 W. 165 on information from the USMS and Violent Crimes Task Force for wanted male Tommie Griffin. After a six-hour standoff, officers entered the home, heard a gunshot and found the suspect in the basement with a self inflicted gunshot wound,” WOIO reported.
Police said they are not sure how Griffin got the AR-15 rifle, but would be tracking its owner. Police said they expect charges to follow for those who helped Griffin when he was on the lam.
Some of the officers in the standoff had worked with Griffin. He resigned Feb. 27 had joined the force in 1984.
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