Christopher K. Marcum

Deadly force

Bexley police responded to a domestic disturbance call. A resident told them that Marcum was upset with his girlfriend and had several weapons. Police found Marcum locked inside a bedroom with his girlfriend. He told officers he would shoot them and kill himself, and police could hear him loading a gun. Columbus SWAT officers were preparing to negotiate with Marcum when he walked out of the home carrying the loaded rifle, police said. A SWAT officer shot and killed Marcum as he walked toward the front gate.