A 55 year old Pierre woman was arrested for Aggravated Assault-Domestic Violence and other charges after an incident at a bar early yesterday (Aug. 29, 2021) morning.
Information from the Pierre Police Department says shortly before 2am (1:48am), officers were called to a bar in the 600 block of South Lowell after receiving a report of an altercation involving a firearm. When officers arrived, they learned Dawn Magnusson had pointed a loaded gun in a threatening manner at another person inside the bar.
Magnusson had been working at the establishment and consuming alcohol throughout the day. She had a verbal argument with another person at the establishment and left. She later returned and another verbal exchange occurred. At some point during the argument, Magnusson produced a gun. The victim went to call 911, but Magnusson prevented this by ripping the phone off the wall. She then pointed the gun at the victim. The victim was able to get the weapon from Magnusson, who then exited the bar and called law enforcement, informing them of her actions.
Officers were able to take her into custody without incident. There’s no indication anyone else was present at the bar when the incident occurred.
Along with Aggravated Assault-Domestic Violence, Magnusson is also charged with Possession of a Loaded Firearm While Intoxicated, DUI and Interfering with Emergency Communications. She is currently being held at the Hughes County Jail.
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