Fargo Police Department

Fargo Police Gives Update on Officers Dotas and Hawes

Officer Andrew Dotas and Officer Tyler HawesFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Department issuing a great update on the two other officers injured by the shooter on July 14. They say Officer Andrew Dotas was recently able to walk without the assistance of a walker. He is listed in serious but stable condition at Sanford which is also where Officer…

“Swing Fore Support” helps raise money for Fargo Police

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Suite Shots is showing their support for Fargo police and those affected by the tragedy two weeks ago with its Swing Fore Support event. 50% of gameplay all day is going straight to the Leadership Care Fund. The funds will help officers through medical emergencies and life-changing events. Organizers say they don’t have a set goal,…

Man who killed 1 Fargo officer, hurt 2, was interviewed about guns in 2021 after tip, FBI says

Mohamad BarakatMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The heavily armed man who killed one Fargo police officer and wounded two as they were investigating a traffic stop had been interviewed about his guns in 2021 after the FBI received a tip, authorities said Thursday. In a statement in response to questions from The Associated Press, the FBI and Fargo Police Department said the FBI received an anonymous…

“Swing Fore Support” To Help Officers at Suite Shots

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Here is another way you can support the Fargo Police Department. Suite Shots in Fargo is hosting “Swing Fore Support” on Thursday from 10 am until 11 pm. Fifty-percent of game play all day will be donated to the Leadership Care Fund. That fund helps officers through medical emergencies and life-changing events. You can find more…

Celebration of Life Planned for Officer Jake Wallin on July 26 in Fargo

Officer Jake WallinFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Celebration of Life is planned for Fallen Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin next Wednesday. It’ll be will held at 1 p.m. at Scheels Arena in Fargo. A funeral service for Wallin is scheduled for Saturday morning at Pequot Lakes High School with final law enforcement honors following the service. An escort will leave…

Donate to Fargo officers’ families through “The Leadership Care Fund”

Fargo Police Department: "This support is never taken for granted."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department Team says they are tremendously grateful for all of the support they have been receiving and want to let people know how they can give to the three officers’ families. You can give to the “The Leadership Care Fund.” All the money will go to the families of Officer Jake Wallin, Officer…

Fargo Police Chief Zibolski: “One of the most horrific days in our department’s history.”

One officer shot and killed, two others with serious injuries

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The community is still in shock after three Fargo police officers were shot in the line of duty on Friday afternoon while responding to a traffic crash on 25th Street South near Big Top Bingo. Officer Jake Wallin was shot and killed by a man who wasn’t even involved in the crash. The investigation now in…

Many questions after police say gunman fired on officers in North Dakota, killing 1 and wounding 2

FARGO, N.D. (AP/KVRR) — Many questions remained Sunday about what led a gunman in Fargo, North Dakota, to open fire on police officers as they were responding to a traffic crash. One officer was killed and two others were critically wounded before the gunman was killed by a fourth officer. The shooting happened Friday afternoon along a busy street, and roughly nine hours…