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Scipio shelter-in-place lifted after two individuals taken into custody

UPDATED: JANUARY 4, 2023 AT 2:45 PM

Two individuals are in the custody of Millard County Sheriff's deputies Wednesday night. Photo credit Jeff DahDah

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(MILLARD CO, UT)  —  A shelter-in-place has been lifted in Scipio after Millard County Sheriff’s deputies took two people into custody Wednesday night.  According to a press release, deputies responded to a residence in the Scipio area on a report of an individual threatening self harm.

“At some point during the incident, the individual became agitated and discharged a handgun in the air,  and returned inside the residence.  Due to the circumstances, a shelter-in-place alert was put out to the residents of Scipio.  The situation was resolved and two individuals were
taken into custody.  No risk remains to the public and the shelter-in-place has been lifted,” concluded the release sent by Captain Patrick Bennett, Millard County Sheriff’s Office.

According to Scipio Mayor Tom Memmot, he was told by the sheriff’s office of a shelter-in-place in Scipio, and that parents were picking up students from Millard High School in Fillmore.  

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Warning signs of suicide

  • Talking about wanting to die
  • Looking for a way to kill oneself
  • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
  • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
  • Talking about being a burden to others
  • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
  • Acting anxious, agitated or recklessly
  • Sleeping too little or too much
  • Withdrawing or feeling isolated
  • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
  • Displaying extreme mood swings
The more of these signs a person shows, the greater the risk. Warning signs are associated with suicide but may not be what causes a suicide.

Information from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

 

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