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7-year-old girl safe, suspect dead after Amber Alert in Ohio

Charles Alexander (left), suspect's vehicle and Oaklynn Alexander

EMPIRE, Ohio — A man is dead after police say he abducted his 7-year-old daughter in Empire, Ohio, sparking an Amber Alert.

Oaklynn Alexander, 7, was reported missing on Monday.

NBC affiliate WKYC in Cleveland reports Charles Alexander, 43, was shot and killed by police after a chase down I-71 in Medina County. Police say Charles abducted Oaklynn from a family member’s house after an altercation. Charles did not have custody of Oaklynn and law enforcement was concerned about her safety.

WKYC reports that multiple gunshots were fired in an officer-involved shooting. Charles was pronounced dead at the scene.

NBC affiliate WTOV in Steubenville reports Oaklynn is safe.

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