Police in Willmar, Minnesota arrested a 72-year-old man for allegedly making threats to open fire inside a business. A 911 caller reported the man’s threats just after 2 p.m. Police responded to the business on South First Street and took the man into custody. Despite the threats, the man did not have a firearm on him when he was arrested.
The 911 caller informed authorities that the man had previously visited the business and threatened to return with a gun. The man, who resides in Danube, located 25 miles south of Willmar, was booked into the Kandiyohi County Jail following his arrest. At this time, he has not been charged with any crimes. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with the incident, and employees of the business were safely evacuated after the threatening call was made.