Elderly Man Sets Fire to Scare Gunman | Fargo News

An 81-year-old man in Moorhead, Minnesota, faces first-degree arson after allegedly setting his own apartment ablaze—claiming he did it to scare off a gunman he thought was inside. Firefighters responded to a 911 call he placed himself, finding significant fire damage, a burnt toilet paper roll, and a fridge with burn marks. Police discovered a refrigerator blocking the door and found no other person in the apartment, despite a neighbor reporting seeing Garrett exit with knives. He’s now held without bail as the legal process unfolds amid a bizarre mix of self-incrimination, fear, and mystery. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17d8f39cd4073418