Former Marine shot by Cary officer

A former Marine is in critical condition after being shot by a Cary police officer early Sunday.

James Cummings’ fiancée said she called police because he threatened to hurt himself. Police said that while responding, officers had to resort to force, and one officer shot Cummings.

Cummings’ father said his son had been drinking and is mentally ill.

Cummings is a former Marine and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.

When police arrived, Cummings’ picked up a BB gun which may have led to the shooting, the father said.