Devils Lake Police has released an update regarding the critical incident on Tuesday that involved off-duty Devils Lake Police Officer Rey Hennen.
During the investigation on Tuesday morning, Hennen had threatened to shoot himself at his home. While he was making these threats, his children were present in the house. They were successfully removed by law enforcement without incident. Neighbors in the surrounding area were requested to evacuate the area or shelter in place during the incident.
An arrest warrant for Terrorizing was issued by the Ramsey County States Attorney’s Office. Terrorizing is a Class C Felony. After the arrest warrant was issued, the Devils Lake Police Department attempted to arrest Hennen. As Hennen was approached by Officers, he suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Hennen was placed under arrest and transported to CHI St. Alexius in Devils Lake for medical attention for a non-life-threatening injury.
Hennen’s employment with the City of Devils Lake has been terminated effective Wednesday, September 10th.
This is an ongoing investigation being conducted by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
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