A man from Bismarck has been charged with terrorizing after allegedly triggering a North Dakota State Capitol lockdown by calling 911 and claiming he was armed and suicidal.
Incident Overview
A lockdown was triggered today at the North Dakota State Capitol after a man allegedly made a 911 call claiming he was armed and threatening suicide, prompting a rapid emergency response.
Authorities later confirmed the incident led to criminal charges.
What Happened
According to police reports:
- A man from Bismarck called 911
- He reportedly claimed to be armed
- He made threats involving suicide
- Law enforcement treated the call as a serious active threat
- The Capitol area was placed on lockdown as a precaution
Emergency responders quickly secured the building and surrounding grounds while investigating the threat.
Police Response and Charges
Authorities confirmed:
- The suspect was identified and taken into custody
- The incident caused a temporary security lockdown at the Capitol
- No weapons were found at the scene during the response
- The man has been charged with terrorizing under North Dakota law
Officials stated the response followed standard procedures for potential active threats.
Impact on Capitol Operations
During the incident:
- Access to the Capitol building was restricted
- Security teams cleared offices and public areas
- Law enforcement swept the premises
- Normal operations resumed after the area was declared safe
No injuries were reported.
Current Status
- Suspect charged with terrorizing
- Lockdown lifted
- No weapons recovered
- Investigation ongoing
Final Note
The lockdown at the North Dakota State Capitol today was triggered by a false threat report involving a 911 call, leading to criminal charges and a full emergency response before the situation was resolved.