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Moberly police shoot suspect with less-than-lethal weapon

Ronald Graupman, 66, was arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse and assault on law enforcement.
Ronald Graupman, 66, was arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse and assault on law enforcement.

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) --

A man was arrested after allegedly threatening officers with a screwdriver, knife and a 2-foot metal framing triangle.

Officers with the Moberly Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Sinnock Avenue in Craft Trailer Court shortly before 3 a.m. Friday. A caller reported that Ronald Graupman, 66, threatened to kill a 93-year-old victim.

When they got to the scene, officers heard a man screaming and damaging property. According to a news release, they went into the home and tried to check on the victim.

Police said Graupman then allegedly threatened the officers and moved toward the known location of the victim. One officer shot a less-than-lethal extended-range foam round into Graupman's leg to stop him.

Officers managed to gain control of Graupman and he was taken into custody.

Graupman faces charges of domestic assault and assault of law enforcement.

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