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Preliminary Hearing Delayed for Fargo Man Charged with Killing His Wife

Since Louis Averson is still hospitalized, his hearing will be continued on August 9

July 11, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man who allegedly killed his wife as part of a suicide pact did not appear in court today. Louis Averson, 85, is still hospitalized. His attorneys say he is not at a stage in his recovery to make a plea in court. Averson and his late wife Ila, 85, allegedly tried to kill themselves by keeping…

Suspect In Grand Forks Standoff Dies In Jail

Jail administrator Bret Burkholder said that Nelson had been in the correctional facility for just over an hour after being medically cleared.

July 10, 2018

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Samuel Nelson, 36 of Grand ForksGrand Forks, N.D. (KNOX/KFGO) – A 36-year old man who was the subject of a police standoff in Grand Forks on Monday afternoon has died. Jail and law enforcement officials confirm the death of Samuel Nelson. Jail administrator Bret Burkholder said that Nelson had been in the correctional facility for just over an hour after…

Names of Grand Forks Officers and Suspected Killed Released

Police Tuesday identified the man as 41-year-old John Francis Murphy III, of Grand Forks.

July 10, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Grand Forks police say a man fatally shot by two officers was armed, but never fired his weapon before he was killed. Police Tuesday identified the man as 41-year-old John Francis Murphy III, of Grand Forks. Authorities say Murphy was shot early Sunday by Michael Ruit and Jordan Drees after the officers perceived his actions…

Grand Forks Police End Shelter In Place, Suspect Apprehended

The suspect has been apprehended, though the scene remains active, there is no longer a public safety concern.

July 9, 2018

KVRR Staff,

Samuel Nelson, 36 of Grand ForksUPDATE 6:20 PM – Authorities have identified the suspect in a Monday afternoon standoff as 36-year-old Samuel Nelson of Grand Forks. Grand Forks Police say officers tried to take Nelson into custody for five warrants when he ran into an apartment building on the 1100 block of 14th Avenue South. Witnesses say it appeared like…

One Man Dead and Two Officers on Administrative Leave After Shooting in Grand Forks

We do know that when police showed up on scene, two people were near the intersection of 22nd Street and 24th Avenue

July 8, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — One man is dead and two officers are on administrative leave after a shooting in Grand Forks. “At 3:17 am on July 8th, 2018 grand forks police officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of south 22nd street in response to a report of a suicidal subject armed with a fire arm,” said Chief Mark Nelson…

Officer Involved Shooting Results In Death of Suspect

According to the Grand Forks Police Facebook page a suicidal subject refused commands from officers.

July 8, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks Police report an officer involved shooting overnight. According to the Police Department Facebook Page, here’s how the incident played out. At 3:17am on July 8, 2018, Grand Forks Police Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of South 22nd Street in response to the report of a suicidal subject, armed with a firearm. Upon…

UPDATE: Police Lifted Shelter in Fergus Falls but are Still Looking for Suspect

Police have arrested 2 suspects, have released one of them and are still looking for a suspect who they think left the area.

July 7, 2018

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Police are looking for a man at large who may be armed in Fergus Falls. After a high speed pursuit, police have shelter in place in areas from Lincoln Tower South to Vernon Avenue and to Broadway. They are asking people to stay indoors. People from Fergus Falls are telling KVRR they evacuated the Sunmart grocery…

Two Suspects in Hitterdal Murder Appear in Court

Defense teams of Jason Jensen, Kayla Westcott push for omnibus hearings down the road

July 6, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two people made their first court appearance for their alleged roles in the death of a Wahpeton man. Jason Jensen, 39, and Kayla Westcott, 34, are charged with aiding and abetting murder in the death of Troy Yarbrough, 41. No pleas were entered, but Westcott’s lawyer requested a bond study to have her $2 million bail reduced. A criminal…

Man Shot and Killed by Police in Devils Lake Has Been Identified

That officer is now on paid administrative leave, and the B-C-I is handling the case

July 6, 2018

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DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — The man shot and killed by police in Devils Lake has been identified. Around 4:30 pm Thursday officers say they saw 26-year-old Daniel Fuller of Devils Lake scaling a fence. Police tried to take him into custody when an officer fired their gun. That officer is now on paid administrative leave, and the B-C-I is handling…

One Dead After Officer Involved Shooting

Police Chief Joe Kanowski says officers responded to a report of a suspicious person around 4:30 p.m Thursday.

July 6, 2018

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DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KFGO) – One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Devils Lake. Police Chief Joe Kanowski says officers responded to a report of a suspicious person around 4:30 p.m Thursday. Kanowski says officers were trying to apprehend the person when an officer’s gun was fired, killing the suspect. The officer is now on paid administrative leave,…