HARWOOD UPDATE: Authorities Still on the Scene of a “Welfare Check”

Information is still limited but as of this update at 11:55pm, authorities from area agencies continue to patrol a rural area near Harwood.

A law enforcement vehicle known as a BearCat is also being used at the scene.

Authorities are turning cars away from the scene in order to keep their perimeter secure.

A report came in just after 8 pm tonight that shots were fired near a farmstead.

Harwood Fire and Rescue, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, and other law enforcement agencies responded.

KVRR reporter Adam Ladwig spoke to officials at the scene who stated they were doing a welfare check on an individual but were not able to give any other information.

Reports also stated a police negotiator was called in to help.

We will continue to update you as the situation unfolds.

PREVIOUS CONTENT: (9:30 UPDATE)

Authorities from Harwood Fire and Rescue and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office are still on the scene of a rural area in Harwood after reports of shots being fired.

Officials at the scene tell KVRR reporter Adam Ladwig that they are conducting a welfare check.

Reports also say a negotiator has been called to the scene.

We will bring you an update as soon as we know more.

PREVIOUS CONTENT: (8:55 UPDATE)

We begin tonight with some breaking news.

Authorities from Harwood rescue and Cass County Sheriff’s Office are responding to a rural area in Harwood after reports of shots being fired just after 8 pm.

They have called in a negotiator and are working on securing the scene.

KVRR’s Adam Ladwig is on the scene and will bring us more information as soon as possible.