Accident – Death – Obituary News : **OAKDALE, Minn.** – A young man from St. Paul, aged 25, is facing serious charges after allegedly firing shots at police officers and barricading himself in a residence on Monday night.
**The Incident:**
The chaos unfolded in Oakdale, Minnesota, when a 911 call was made just before 10 p.m. on Monday. The caller reported that a man, later identified as Devione Malone, was in a car with a woman he had previously threatened and was possibly armed. The woman’s 1-year-old granddaughter was also in the vehicle. Malone had been ordered to stay away from the woman, making the situation even more alarming.
**Police Response:**
Authorities spotted the car with Malone and the woman inside, but when they attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled to a nearby home. Malone then exited the car and fired a shot at an officer before retreating into the house. The woman and her grandchild managed to escape and seek refuge with the officers.
**Standoff:**
As officers took cover behind their squad cars, Malone allegedly fired three more shots at them from inside the house. SWAT teams from St. Paul, Washington, and Ramsey counties, along with other agencies, were called in to assist. After several hours of negotiation, Malone surrendered just after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
**Evidence:**
During a search of the residence, officers recovered a black .22 caliber handgun and spent shell casings. The woman later revealed in an interview with the police that Malone had visited her earlier in the day and his demeanor had changed drastically. She expressed concern as she knew he carried a gun at all times.
**Confession:**
Malone admitted to owning the gun found in his possession and confessed to carrying it everywhere. He believed he was facing jail time for violating a no-contact order but claimed to have no recollection of shooting at the officers. With a history of prior convictions, Malone is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm.
**Conclusion:**
The situation could have escalated into a tragedy, but thanks to the swift and coordinated response from law enforcement, a potentially dangerous situation was resolved without any loss of life. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by police officers in ensuring public safety and dealing with individuals with a propensity for violence..