Man in custody following violent threats at the Duluth Airport

The Duluth Police Department apprehended a man at the Duluth International Airport around 8:30 in the morning for pending Threats of Violence charges.

Police say the man was suffering from a mental health issue and was making threats to shoot. In response officers responded quickly and set up a perimeter.

However, the male individual left prior to the police’s arrival. As they were conducting the initial investigation the suspected male then returned to the airport and officers apprehended him without incident.

No one was hurt in the incident and the suspect is booked in St. Louis County Jail on pending Threats of Violence charges.