Hostages freed suspect killed following Hardin Co standoff

HARDIN Co., Tenn. (WAFF) – The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office freed two hostages and killed the suspect following an armed standoff Monday morning. According to a Facebook post from the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, an armed individual was inside a vehicle with two hostages on Highway 69. The incident allegedly stemmed from a chase that was started in Florence. During the chase, the driver fired shots at a Lauderdale County deputy. Hours after the start of the standoff, the suspect was shot and killed and the two hostages were freed. The Florence Police Department and Hardin County Sheriff’s Office assisted…