Springfield, Ohio – A violent standoff inside a hotel room in Springfield has led to a major federal conviction after a Franklin County man admitted to firing at law enforcement officers while on the run. Andre Jordan II, 35, of Reynoldsburg, pleaded guilty to attempted murder of federal officers, bringing a dramatic case closer to its final outcome.
At the time of the incident, Jordan was already a fugitive with an active arrest warrant tied to an aggravated murder case out of Franklin County. Federal officials confirmed that his plea agreement includes a recommendation for a 25-year prison sentence, reflecting the seriousness of the actions that unfolded during the confrontation.
Gunfire erupts during attempted arrest
According to court records, the situation began in early August 2025 when the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team took over the effort to locate Jordan. The investigation led authorities to the Quality Inn hotel in Springfield, where they believed he was staying.
Once officers identified the specific room, they moved into position and announced their presence. Jordan responded by looking out of the window, but the situation quickly escalated. Moments later, he fired a shot through the window toward the pool area, where officers and federal agents were positioned nearby. The gunfire forced them to retreat and take cover.
The danger continued as Jordan fired another round through the hotel room door into the hallway. Authorities later noted that agents had been standing in that area just moments earlier, making the situation even more critical.
Inside the room, several other individuals were present at the time. Three young children and two adults were with Jordan when the gunfire began. Surveillance footage later showed the adults and children fleeing the room before the shooting intensified. After that, Jordan fired at least eight more rounds through connecting doors into an adjacent room, aiming in the direction where officers had previously been located.
The standoff drew a large response, including the Springfield Police Division SWAT Team, which arrived to assist. Negotiators worked to establish contact with Jordan as the situation stretched on for hours.
Eventually, after extended negotiations, Jordan surrendered without further violence and was taken into custody. The incident ended without additional injuries, despite the high level of risk posed by the gunfire and the presence of others in the room.
Federal charges were filed later in August 2025. The case has been handled by multiple agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Marshals Service, working alongside local police departments.
The guilty plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Dominick S. Gerace II and other officials, including law enforcement leaders from both Springfield and Columbus. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Elizabeth McCormick and Rob Painter.
With the plea now entered, the case moves toward sentencing, where Jordan is expected to face decades in federal prison for actions that placed officers and civilians in immediate danger.
