Suicide by Cop denied

This footage, a compilation of bodycam and dashcam footage, comes from the Sheriff's Office in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. On 02 March 2026, Deputies observed a vehicle travelling in excess of 130 miles per hour and gave chase. During the pursuit, information was relayed that the driver had purchased a pellet gun and had expressed suicidal intentions. When Stop Sticks punctured two of the car's tires, bringing the chase to an end, the driver opened fire with a pair of pellet guns. He was trying to force the Fond Du Lac Deputies to end him, in a scenario which plays out with sobering frequency. However, thanks to the foreknowledge of the circumstances, the police didn't take the bait. Instead, they used a combination of Less-Than-Lethal beanbag rounds and excellent K9 work to incapacitate and detain the subject. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation. While thankfully no one was seriously injured, due to the subject matter, viewer discretion remains advised. While many people with suicidal thoughts and intentions see it as the lifting of a burden, it all too frequently puts that burden on the shoulders of people who don't deserve it and will carry it for the rest of their lives. I am profoundly glad that these deputies had the wherewithal, professionalism, and restraint that they showed here, both for the subject's and their own sake. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide, consider the 988 Hotline.