The Associated Press
76-year-old deputy shot and killed during transport
NOBLE COUNTY, Ohio — An officer from the Noble County correctional facility was taken hostage Wednesday while driving an inmate on Interstate 70 to the Franklin County Jail.
Authorities say 27-year-old James Gillman slipped out of his handcuffs, reached over the back seat of a sheriff’s van and overpowered 68-year-old Ken Jackson.
Gillman then forced Jackson to give him money and drive him to a relative’s house in Columbus.
When they arrived at the home, Gillman yanked out wires to the van’s radio and ran inside.
Jackson flagged down a Columbus Police Officer, and city swat officers soon surrounded the residence.
Gillman surrendered just before seven, almost two hours after he removed the cuffs.
Police say Gillman has been charged with aggravated robbery. Other charges are possible.