A man who disappeared while delivering pizza in Apple Valley a week ago has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a mental health crisis.
Shuefaub Xiong, 42, arrived at Apple Valley Dominos to deliver four pizzas on January 14. However, when Xiong left to make the delivery, four locations reported that they had not received their orders, which were due around 6 p.m.
A search for Xiong led to the discovery of his vehicle abandoned in Superior, Wisconsin, on Sunday.
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Investigators also received a tip that someone saw Xiong inside the car around 4 p.m. Saturday. Meanwhile, an acquaintance told police about an encounter with Xiong in Roseville around 8 p.m. Saturday.
Tuesday afternoon, St. Paul police were called to the 1100 block of Rice Street after Xiong’s brother called to say he was currently experiencing a mental health crisis.
When law enforcement arrived shortly after 12:10 p.m., they evacuated the family members from inside the residence.
Xiong’s family tried to get him out of the building safely, but was unsuccessful.
At one point during the confrontation, Xiong ran out of the building and turned the corner onto Geranium Avenue West before turning a gun on himself.
He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Here is a list of resources on suicide prevention and mental health:
If you think someone is at risk of suicide, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests:
- Ask questions to find out if the person is having suicidal thoughts.
- Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 Or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
- Seek help from a medical or mental health professional. If it is an emergency situation, take the person to the hospital.
- Remove any items from a person’s home that could potentially be used in a suicide.
- Do not leave the person alone, if possible, until help is available.
