PORT ANGELES — A man threatening homicide and suicide was arrested at the Port Angeles Safeway.
Darrell Ray Healer, 54, climbed into an ambulance at Safeway on Lincoln Street and refused to leave about 4 p.m. Monday.
He appeared to be suffering from both drug abuse and mental health issues, according to a press release from the Port Angeles Police Department.
The Port Angeles Fire Department and Olympic Ambulance personnel already were on the scene.
After Healer said he was homicidal and suicidal, medical personnel requested law enforcement.
The second officer to arrive was a trained negotiator and spoke for more than 20 minutes with Healer.
Other responding officers worked to keep people in the store and the parking lot away from the incident.
During negotiations, Healer gave a detailed description of an alleged handgun.
He then reached into his waistband and said, “I’m going to kill you, or you’re going to kill me,” according to the press release.
Eventually, Healer surrendered to officers.
He was transported to Olympic Medical Center for clearance and then booked into jail for harassment, obstructing and vehicle prowl.
No gun was found.
The prosecuting attorney’s office is reviewing the case for possible charges.
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