Man making suicidal threats on livestream shot after standoff with deputies on Blanding Blvd., sheriff says

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy-involved shooting near Blanding Boulevard on Wednesday after deputies say a man made suicidal threats on a social media livestream.

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook said the situation began when deputies responded to the home of 21-year-old Daniel Siewart following calls about the threats. Deputies arrived around 1 p.m. Cook said Siewart denied making any threats and did not appear to have any physical injuries, so deputies left.

Deputies did, however, spot a gun sitting on a table inside the home…

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