An Angola man’s firearms were confiscated by members of the Angola Police Department. On Wednesday, e-mails circulated among the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County staff and also at Trine University concerning the rumor of a possible threat.

According to the alert provided by MSD School Resource Officer Brad Scare, a 33-year-old man who “has delusions of being Jesus and dresses in all white” had “ordered a white tuxedo and has been speaking of taking others with him to heaven.”

The man, whose name was not released due to privacy issues, was put into a mental health facility for a temporary hold, and that his firearms have indeed been confiscated.

In the meantime, Indiana’s "Red Flag Law" was employed in the situation. It is a measure that permits police or family members to petition a state court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who may present a danger to others or himself. A judge makes the determination to issue the order based on statements and actions made by the gun owner.