Apple Valley man who disappeared after delivering pizza last week dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound

A man who disappeared while delivering pizzas in Apple Valley a week ago has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a mental health crisis.

Shuefaub Xiong, 42, arrived for a shift at Apple Valley Dominos to deliver four pizzas on Jan. 14. But when Xiong left to make the delivery, four locations reported that they had not received their orders, which were scheduled for around 10 p.m.

A search for Xiong led to the discovery of his abandoned vehicle in Superior, Wis., on Sunday.

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Investigators also received a report that someone saw Xiong inside the car around 4 p.m. Saturday. Meanwhile, an acquaintance told police about a meeting with Xiong in Roseville around 8 p.m. Saturday.

On Tuesday afternoon, St. Paul police were called to the 1100 block of Rice Street after Xiong’s brother called to say he was currently having a mental health crisis.

When law enforcement arrived shortly after 12.10, they evacuated family members inside the home.

Xiong’s family tried to get him to leave the building safely, but were unsuccessful.

At one point during the confrontation, Xiong ran out of the building and around the corner on Geranium Avenue West before turning a gun on himself.

He was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Here is a list of suicide prevention and mental health resources:

If you think someone is at risk of suicide, the U.S. Department of Health suggests you:

• Ask questions about whether the person is having suicidal thoughts.
• Call to US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
• Seek help from a medical or mental health professional. If it is an emergency, take the person to a hospital.
• Remove all items from a person’s home that could potentially be used in a suicide.
• If possible, do not leave the person alone until help is available.