Samurai-Wielding Madman Shot Dead By PolicewomanSource: The Modesto Bee
A police officer shot and killed a man armed with a samurai sword in downtown Modesto early this morning, authorities said. The officer, who has been identified only as a woman with three years of experience, was not injured.
Man Tries To Amputate Own Arm with Butter Knife, Butcher KnifeSource: local6.com
Police said a man tried to cut off his own arm at a restaurant in Modesto, Calif., because he thought he had injected air into a vein while shooting cocaine and feared he would die unless he took drastic action.
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Man Attempts To Amputate Own Arm In Denny'sSource: cbs13.com
Modesto police say a local man who tried to cut off his own arm at a Denny's restaurant thought he had injected air into one of his veins while shooting cocaine and would die unless he took drastic action.