Police seeking man who threatened suicide
Updated: 07/08/08 6:59 AM
A distraught man was being sought by Depew Police late Monday after he allegedly threatened to harm himself — possibly committing “suicide by police” — to a family member, Depew police reported.
John A. Weinberg, 55, of Cornell Drive, was still at large shortly after 11 p. m., according to Lt. Stan Carwile. SWAT teams surrounded Weinberg’s house starting about 11 a. m. after he apparently called a family member claiming to have a shotgun.
The family member then contacted police, Carwile said.
Weinberg lives by himself at the house. SWAT members kept the house surrounded and eventually entered after several hours but did not find Weinberg.
Cheektowaga police were assisting Depew. Carwile said police were following up on several leads late Monday.
