Hammond was not in police custody, but he was being monitored by law enforcement at the request of St. Cloud Hospital. A struggle ensued after the suspect got out of his bed and Hammond got hold of an officers gun and shot off several rounds. A deputy from the same Sheriff's Office tased Hammond, and the suspect “became unresponsive." Life-saving efforts were begun in the emergency room, but Hammond died.
Victim's Name: Danny Leroy Hammond
Agency Responsible: Aitkin County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 50
Race: White
Date of Death: October 18, 2015
County: Aitkin
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban