Fergus Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Woman Arrested After Alleged Gun Threat!
Tammy N. Hendershot of rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is now facing serious criminal charges after a disturbing altercation involving her son and his girlfriend.
According to court documents, on March 9th, a deputy responded to a domestic disturbance at Hendershot’s residence. The son and his girlfriend had gone to her home to retrieve belongings, following an argument the night before in which Hendershot allegedly made a racial slur that upset the girlfriend.
The conflict escalated the next morning, with the girlfriend alleging that Hendershot brandished a gun and threatened to shoot her. In a struggle for the firearm, the girlfriend sustained an injury to her hand.
Hendershot denies pointing a gun at her son, but she now faces felony threats of violence and misdemeanor assault charges.
🔎 Did You Know?
- Threats of violence in Minnesota are classified as felony offenses, carrying severe legal consequences.
- Over 20% of domestic disputes in the U.S. involve a firearm-related threat.
- In Minnesota, self-defense claims involving firearms require clear evidence of imminent danger.
🔗 I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News