Daniel F. Scott

Deadly force

A 911 call was placed at about 4:30 p.m., stating that Daniel Scott was suicidal and had cut his wrists. Family members said Scott was unarmed, mentally ill, and had locked himself in the basement of his home. According to police, officer Martin Seibert went inside and told Scott to show his hands, but he refused. Scott allegedly said he had a gun, reached into his waistline and motioned as if he were going to fire a gun. Seibert shot and killed Scott.