Man Points Crossbow At Deputies, Escapes In Hennepin County: Sheriff

HENNEPIN COUNTY, MN — A man accused of threatening deputies with a crossbow during a standoff in Hanover is still on the run, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office.

It started around 3 p.m. Wednesday when deputies were called to a home on the 11000 block of Crow Hassan Park Road. They were there to keep the peace while a tow truck removed a vehicle during a dispute on the property.

At about 4:35 p.m., deputies say 27-year-old Randy Mathews came out of the house holding a crossbow and pointed it at them. He reportedly made threats, then ran back inside, police said.

The other people in the home came out safely, and law enforcement from several agencies swarmed the area. A perimeter was set up, and a search followed with help from State Patrol air support, BCA agents, and Hennepin County's Emergency Services Unit.

Deputies later found the crossbow, but Mathews was nowhere to be seen, authorities said.

As of Thursday morning, he’s still at large. Authorities are asking anyone who sees him to call 911 and not approach.

Description:

• Name: Randy Mathews
• Age: 27
• Race: Black
• Height: 6'7"
• Weight: 222 lbs
• Hair: Black
• Eyes: Brown