Police in Monroe apprehend 51-year-old David Lockhart after he fires an assault rifle from his apartment balcony on Saturday night. The incident, which began before 8 p.m. at the Nottingham Apartments, escalated when Lockhart retreated inside and continued to shoot through walls, prompting immediate evacuation of nearby residents.
No injuries were reported, and the situation was resolved without further violence thanks to the deployment of drones and non-lethal measures. Lockhart was taken for a mental health evaluation and faces criminal charges upon discharge from the hospital, according to officials who praised the collaborative efforts of local law enforcement and emergency services.
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