A hostage situation this morning in Delaware County ends with the death of the gunman.

 Delaware County Sheriff James Beck says the call came in around 12:30a.m., reporting a man with a firearm inside the home of his estranged wife in the Red Rocks area north of Grove, Oklahoma. Residents in the home had a protective order against the gunman, later identified as 55-year-old Gary Combs. The four people in the home were able to escape, however, Combs was still inside with authorities arrived. Delaware County Sheriff's officials began negotiating with Combs, along with members of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Tactical Team.

 Around 8:15 a.m., after a gunshot was heard, the OHP Team deployed CS gas through a window, then entered the home. OHP officials found Combs deceased inside a room. The cause of death was a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound.

 Beck says more information will be given as it becomes avialable. The investigation is ongoing.