Shots fired call in Clinton

On 12/28/16 around 10:15 a.m. the Clinton Police Department was dispatched to the 900 Block of South Third Street in reference to a call of shots fired and a man with a gun.

When Officers arrived on scene they encountered a 53-year-old man who appeared to be in some sort of mental health distress, the Clinton Police Department stated on Thursday, Dec. 29.

Investigation at the scene showed that the subject had apparently shot several rounds from a handgun inside of his own residence, then exited the house and surrendered the empty weapon to a mail carrier who was in the area.

No one else was inside the residence at the time of the incident. There were no injuries or other property damage reports related to this incident.

The subject was transported to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital by ambulance and escorted by police where he was later medically cleared for confinement. He was arrested for 24 Hours Investigation of Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

Investigation continues in this case, the Clinton Police Department told The Clinton Daily Democrat. The cause of the man's mental health issue is not clear and the release of his identity is pending whether or not formal charges will be filed.