S.W.A.T. STANDOFF IN ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP

For Immediate Release ….

August 4, 2025

S.W.A.T. STANDOFF IN ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP

On August 3, 2025, at approximately 8:12 p.m., Butler County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies were dispatched to the 5100 block of Kennedy Camp Road in St. Clair Township for a report of a suicidal male, identified as 30-year-old Brandon Wilson.

The caller, who shares custody of children with Wilson, advised that upon arriving to pick them up, she observed Wilson to be intoxicated and in possession of a rifle. She stated that Wilson ordered everyone to leave the home and made threats of “suicide by cop” and indicated an intent to “take out” several deputies.

Upon deputies’ arrival, Wilson and his current girlfriend remained inside the residence. Shortly after law enforcement arrived, the girlfriend exited the home safely. She advised deputies Wilson was armed with a rifle and had multiple firearms in the residence. She further advised Wilson was sitting inside “with multiple rounds ready to go and was going to have some fun before I go.” Crisis negotiators were brought in to assist.

During negotiations, Wilson began firing his rifle inside the home. A short time later, he discharged multiple rounds through a window in the direction of deputies on scene. One Sheriff’s Office vehicle was struck several times. The Butler County Regional S.W.A.T. Team was immediately requested.

Following a brief standoff, Wilson exited the front door of the residence armed with a knife. He was taken into custody without further incident. Detectives were called to the scene to process evidence. Approximately forty-one (41) shots were fired at Sheriff’s Office personnel. Fortunately, no injuries were reported to Wilson, his girlfriend, or any Sheriff’s Office personnel.

Brandon Wilson has been charged with the following offenses:

• Felonious Assault (F1)

• Vandalism (F5)

• Inducing Panic (M1)

• Using Weapons While Intoxicated (M1)

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