WILLMAR, Minn. – A man faces assault charges after attempting suicide by police.
Kandiyohi County deputies responded to a call reporting a suicidal man with a handgun at a residence south of Prinsburg Sunday. Dispatchers persuaded the man to leave the home, ensuring the safety of others inside. Officers attempted to persuade the man to drop the gun, but he instead pointed it at the officers, expressing his desire to be shot.
Eventually, he complied and dropped the weapon, leading to his arrest. No injuries were reported.
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