Dunseith Man Making Plea in Alleged Attempted Murder of Rolette County Deputy

During a struggle Marion grabbed Benning's gun and pointed it toward the officer and fired twice

ROLETTE COUNTY, ND — A Dunseith man accused of trying to kill a Rolette County deputy in February has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder.

Authorities allege Deputy Keith Benning was trying to arrest Michael Marion after a vehicle chase.

They say during a struggle, Marion grabbed Benning’s gun and pointed it toward the officer and fired twice.

Benning wasn’t hit, though he broke three ribs and was struck in the face with brass knuckles during the scuffle.

Marion appeared in court Monday and pleaded not guilty to attempted murder along with drug, escape, weapons and fleeing charges.