Fugitive’s Drug-Fueled Siege Ends in Fire

In a harrowing 2017 siege, drug-fueled fugitive Matthew Morgan, armed and psychotic, held his pregnant wife hostage at a motel, firing shots, setting fires, and even attempting to blow up the place with a microwave—until police marksmen ended the 48-minute standoff by shooting him dead. Nine years later, a coroner confirmed the officers’ use of lethal force was justified, especially after Morgan threatened his wife’s life and risked igniting the entire building. However, the coroner criticized the officers for lacking full intel on Morgan’s violent history and drug-induced psychosis. Though Morgan’s death was deemed self-inflicted, no actionable safety recommendations emerged from the review. 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/737bb9cdcd2e54e0