Bismarck “Standoff” Gunman Charged With Attempted Murder

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A man who barricaded himself for 15 hours inside a Bismarck home is facing four felony charges including attempted murder of a law officer.

Thirty-six-year-old Brandon Lyon could face life in prison if convicted of that charge. He also faces terrorizing and weapons counts. Court documents do not list an attorney for him.

Lyon was arrested Tuesday when he surrendered shortly after six rounds of tear gas were shot into his hiding place. The standoff began Monday night, when police say Lyon threatened a man and woman in the home. They managed to get out safely and alert police.

Authorities say that at one point during the standoff Lyon fired a gun. No officers were hit, and officers did not return fire.