Minnesota Dad Faces 14 Counts in Standoff | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

A Minnesota dad, Jason Phillips, is facing 14 counts of attempted murder after a terrifying standoff at his home where he allegedly fired multiple weapons—including silenced ones—at police while his wife and five kids hid inside. Neighbors had reported erratic behavior before officers arrived; gunfire erupted, prompting SWAT, drones, and robots to be deployed. Though no officers were hurt, the children described being trapped, forced into military drills, and even made to handle weapons. Phillips was eventually arrested after hours of chaos—and now faces decades in prison. Listen in…