SCPD: Man wanted to commit “suicide by cop”
A man waving a gun in Santa Cruz said he wanted police to shoot him.
Sunday night, Santa Cruz Police officers responded to the 300 block of Jesse Street after receiving reports that an angry man was brandishing a gun.
“This individual wanted to stage a standoff with the police. Fortunately, a family member was able to convince him to remove the gun from his waistband before leaving the residence to confront the responding officers,” said SCPD.
Officers were able to calm the man down. He told officers he wanted to commit, “suicide by cop.”
The gun turned out to be an airsoft replica Barretta handgun.
“SCPD is committed to providing excellent training to our officers for de-escalating situations with people in crisis.”
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