Police said his wife and children got out of the home before the shooting occurred.

Columbus police say a SWAT standoff in the Hilliard area ended after the man shot and killed himself.

Police were called to a home Goose Falls Drive, just north of Hayden Run, just after noon on Monday on the report of a "distraught man with a gun.”

Columbus police officers initially responded and called in SWAT as well as hostage negotiators.

Police said his wife and children got out of the home before the shooting occurred.

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Warning signs of suicide

Health officials recommend that everyone familiarize themselves with the warning signs of suicide, which may include:

A person thinking about or threatening suicide or seeking a way to kill themselves

Increased substance abuse

Feelings of purposelessness, anxiety, being trapped, or hopeless

Social isolation and withdrawing from people and activities

Expressing unusual anger, recklessness, or mood changes



How to get help for yourself or a loved one

If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or thinking about suicide, talk to someone who can help, such as a trusted loved one, your doctor, your licensed mental health professional if you already have one, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

If you are concerned a loved one is at risk of suicide, talk to them about it. Experts say you shouldn't be afraid to raise the issue.

For immediate help if you are in a crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are confidential. You can also get information

Local services