Man charged in police standoff

Man charged in police standoff

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SALT LAKE CITY — A South Jordan man with a high-powered rifle, with whom police reached a peaceful resolution on May 17, has been charged for his role in the incident.

Bryan Todd Lefevre, 44, was charged in 3rd District Court last week with single counts of aggravated assault and felony discharge of a firearm, and two counts of commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child — all third-degree felonies.

Lefevre also was charged with unlawful detention, criminal mischief, and threat of violence — all class B misdemeanors.

Police say the man had become suicidal while drunk according to his wife in her 911 call on May 17. After officers had arrived, Lefevre's wife attempted to exit the house with her two children as Lefevre pointed a gun at her, according to a previous interview with South Jordan police officer Sam Winkler.

After the woman and children safely got to police, a gunshot came from inside the garage, Winkler said. Lefevre allegedly reappeared on the front porch, claiming he "would not hesitate" to shoot officers, though he never directly aimed his weapon at an officer, police said.

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At this point, Lefevre had mentioned "suicide by cop" multiple times, according to Winkler, and officers had received information that the man would rather die than go to prison. Because Lefevre was not holding his weapon in a threatening manner and officers had learned of his intentions, Winkler said, police stood their ground rather than shooting at Lefevre.

Lefevre went back into the house, came back out and then surrendered without any resistance. The total time of the incident, from 911 call to custody, was 45 minutes, according to police.

Charging documents indicate that Lefevre grew violent after a family fight during a barbecue held at the home. Several family members reportedly attempted to stop Lefevre's violent behavior prior to police involvement, and at one point briefly knocked the man out with a frying pan. Levefre was unconscious for about 30 seconds, charges state.

Lefevre's next hearing is set for June 11. Email: chansen@deseretnews.com

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