NEXT DOOR NIGHTMARE

It was a summer Sunday night in Minnesota when loud repeated gunfire rang out through the quiet neighbourhood of Bloomington.

There were several 911 calls made from concerned residents who were reporting shots had been fired, and also possible victims.

Armed officers responded immediately and raced to the scene of the crime.

It would be the start of a three-hour stand-off with Jason Mesich who would soon retreat to the basement of his home.

There had been a shocking tragedy on the quiet street.

But did the police need to save Jason from harm – or protect the public from Jason?

Jason, 48, was married to wife Angela, 47, and they had