Ralph Bond

Deadly force

Sheriff Darrell Johnson went to Ralph Bond's rural residence to investigate reports that Bond's developmentally disabled daughter needed help. Bond had reportedly exhibited bizarre behavior, including claims that his daughter had died and that "devils" were trying to break into his home, police said. Bond allegedly threatened Johnson and a deputy with a shotgun, and the State Patrol's SWAT team was summoned. Officers established a perimeter and began an eight-hour standoff. Police said they lost contact with Bond in the early evening, but attempted to re-establish it by tossing a "throw phone" through a window. At that time, shots were fired inside the home, police said. About an hour later, Bond came out the front door with two guns and allegedly shot at officers, who returned fire. Bond was fatally wounded. Bond's daughter was physically unharmed, but was admitted to a hospital for observation, police said.