Wisconsin man charged with threatening to 'shoot up' a dental practice

A Grafton, Wis., man has been taken into custody with pending criminal charges of terroristic threats after he threatened to kill himself and his family, and "shoot up" a local dental practice.

Upon receiving the call, the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to the dental practice in Grafton and the family's residence to ensure safety, according to a news release from the Sheriff's Office. 

The suspect was experiencing a mental health crisis, had recently made multiple suicidal and homicidal threats and had access to multiple firearms. 

Deputies took the suspect into custody, who will be transported to a mental health unit. 

On top of the charges of terroristic threats, the office launched an investigation and there is potential for additional charges.

The suspect is no longer a threat and acted alone, the release said.

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