APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – A mentally ill man is in custody after authorities say he displayed a gun outside of Appleton’s Northland Mall.
Officers responded early Wednesday afternoon, after receiving multiple reports of a man aggressively wielding a black handgun outside Pet Supplies Plus.
According to authorities, the man complied with officer commands and dropped the weapon.
Investigators say the gun turned out to be a BB/pellet type revolver and note the man has been placed on a protective hold for his safety and the safety of others.
Charges will be referred to the Outagamie County District Attorney’s Office.
Appleton Police says there is no further threat to the public.
