On Sunday October 1, 2023, the Fergus Falls Police Department received a call to check the welfare of an individual at a residence in the 700 block of West Lincoln Avenue.
The caller was concerned about comments the individual was making and referencing firearms.
At 6:00 pm, officers made contact with the individual by phone and found him to be in an agitated state and indicating he was armed with a shotgun.
The only other occupant in the home was able to safely leave the residence within about five minutes of the original call and met an awaiting officer down the block.
Officers had learned that the individual had been drinking heavily and been making threats to harm others as well as himself.
Officers spoke with the individual by phone for several hours.
At one point, the individual is believed to have discharged the shotgun within the residence.
A short time later, officers were able to convince the individual to come outside and surrender to awaiting officers.
The incident concluded around 10:00 pm.
The individual is identified as Nathan Linn Miller, 41 years old, of Fergus Falls.
He was evaluated at Lake Region Hospital before being booked in at the Otter Tail County Detention Center.
He is charged with Second Degree Assault, Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, and Domestic Assault.
No injuries or use of force was reported during the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.