A Saint Paul man pointed a rifle at two women during a heated argument, prompting multiple 911 calls to police.
Officers arrived at the residence after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting that a male had threatened others with a firearm.
Daniel Lee Vadnais, 32 faces charges of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, making threats of violence and possession of a firearm or ammunition as a convicted felon.
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According to the complaint, police were dispatched to the residence after a woman reported that Vadnais had pointed a gun at her and a second woman. Upon arrival, officers found the first woman on the steps, yelling that Vadnais was in the basement. The two women were instructed to move away from the house for their safety. Witnesses reported that Vadnais had been arguing with the two women before he retrieved the rifle from the basement.
The first woman stated that during the argument, Vadnais threatened her, saying, “B****, I’ll shoot you right now,” before going downstairs and returning with the rifle. She claimed that Vadnais pointed the firearm at her and the second woman, who later described feeling afraid for her life during the encounter. The second woman attempted to grab the barrel of the rifle but was unable to maintain control as Vadnais pulled it back.
Witnesses, including another resident, confirmed that Vadnais had been aggressive and threatening towards everyone in the house. They reported that he had a history of erratic behavior, with one witness stating that Vadnais had previously been involved in incidents that led to a restraining order against him.
Vadnais was detained by police when he exited the residence. He reportedly told officers that he only threatened one of the women to protect the other and denied pointing the gun at anyone.
