A Natrona County Sheriff's Office spokesperson gave additional details on a Tuesday evening incident that prompted a heavy law enforcement response in south-central Casper.
Casper Police Release Details in Monday Night Standoff
Casper police say a man threatened to shoot officers and kill himself Monday night, leading to a standoff that resulted in several street blocks being shutdown.
Police say that Jackie Carbajal reportedly broke into his ex-wife s apartment, physically assaulted her and took her phone before leaving. The woman s daughter, who was also at the apartment, called 911.
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When officers arrived, they found the door to the apartment had been completely destroyed.
While on the scene, officers noted that Carbajal was on the phone with the victim. When officers attempted to speak with Carbajal, he allegedly told them he would shoot any cop who looked at him. He was also threatening to commit suicide by cop, police say.