Photo: BB Gun collected at arrest| Napa Police Department
Homeless man being arrested | Courtesy of Napa PD
Police officers were dispatched to the area of the Homeless Shelter after receiving a report of a man attempting to conceal a rifle under his shirt. Upon arriving at the scene, the officers were able to locate the suspect in a nearby homeless encampment.
During the course of their investigation, the officers discovered that the rifle in question was, in fact, a BB gun. It was unclear what the man’s intentions were or why he was carrying the BB gun.
The use of BB guns or any other weapons in public spaces can pose a threat to public safety, regardless of the intent behind them. As such, it is crucial for law enforcement agencies to be vigilant in their efforts to address these issues and ensure the safety of the community.
In this case, the officers were able to resolve the situation without any harm to the suspect or the public. It is unclear at this time what charges, if any, the suspect will face as a result of the incident.
