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Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen refuses to leave home after firing weapon

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen is refusing to leave his home after telling police he fired a weapon inside the residence early Wednesday morning, according to the Minnetrista Public Safety Department.

Griffen called 911 around 3 a.m. Wednesday saying there was an intruder in the home and that he needed police assistance. He told the dispatcher he had fired his weapon but that no one was injured.

Police said they could not find an intruder at Griffen's residence and that the defensive end has refused to come out amid ongoing communication with law enforcement and Vikings team psychologists.