THOMPSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a harrowing incident on Thursday morning, rural Thompson, North Dakota, became the scene of fear and chaos as a shot was fired, prompting a SWAT response. Kyle John Spicer now faces a litany of charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm, terrorizing, domestic violence, felonious restraint, and interference with a telephone during an emergency call.
According to the criminal complaint, deputies responded to a 911 call reporting Spicer’s possession of a firearm and suicidal behavior. The caller, a woman, expressed extreme fear for her safety and that of her four children inside the home. Spicer, a convicted felon prohibited from owning firearms, engaged in a verbal altercation with the woman, culminating in him brandishing a rifle and threatening her life.
SWAT units arrived, securing the area and ultimately apprehending Spicer without further incident. The woman detailed a terrifying ordeal, including physical assault and threats on her life.
Spicer’s arrest highlights the importance of swift law enforcement response to domestic disturbances and the need for measures to protect victims from firearm-related violence.
I’m Neil Berg reporting for trfnews.i234.me