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Grand Forks Man Says Shooting was Self-Defense After Road Rage Incident

Bergland says the other driver had a knife

GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man accused of shooting another man at a convenience store has been charged with attempted murder and reckless endangerment. Authorities say the shooting stemmed from a case of road rage. Jody Bergland Jr., 24, maintains he pulled the trigger to defend himself from an angry driver with a knife. Police allege Bergland shot…

Fatal Shooting at Minneapolis Storage Facility Deemed Self-Defense

The Hennepin County attorney's office says the killing of 58-year-old Thomas Luetzow was in self-defense

  MINNETONKA, Minn. — A man involved in a fatal shooting at a storage facility in a Minneapolis suburb last month won’t face charges. The Hennepin County attorney’s office says the killing of 58-year-old Thomas Luetzow was in self-defense. He was killed June 23 at Public Mini Storage in Minnetonka. Luetzow died of a gunshot wound to the head and…

UPDATE: One Person in Custody After Standoff in North Fargo

Police have not confirmed yet if what they heard was a gunshot or if the person they have in custody was armed at the time of the incident

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police confirm with KVRR Local News that one person is in custody after a standoff in north Fargo. Police have not confirmed yet if what they heard was a gunshot or if the person they have in custody was armed at the time of the incident. KVRR’s Nick Broadway has been covering the standoff all afternoon…

Police Respond to Possible Shooting in North Fargo

When police went into the house, they say they may have heard a single gunshot come from behind a closed door

  FARGO, ND — Law enforcement from multiple agencies are responding to a possible shooting in North Fargo. Police say they were responding to a domestic call at 1007 8th Avenue North when they saw a woman jump out of a window. The woman told police there was a man inside the house that may have a warrant for his…

Grand Forks Man Arrested After Shooting Near Valley Dairy

The shooting happened around 2:45 this afternoon near Valley Dairy on South Columbia Road and 24th Avenue South

GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man was arrested for attempted murder after shooting a man in the arm. The shooting happened around 2:45 this afternoon near Valley Dairy on South Columbia Road and 24th Avenue South. “It appears as though a single individual sustained a gunshot wound at that location,” said Lt. Derik Zimmel. “The wound does not…

Family of Justine Damond Sets Up Memorial Fund

Damond was shot by Officer Mohamed Noor on July 15 after she called 911 to report a possible sexual assault

Justine Ruszczyk Damond  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The family of an Australian woman killed by a Minneapolis police officer has set up a memorial fund in her honor. The Justine Damond Social Justice Fund will support causes that were important to Justine, including those that promote equal treatment and opportunities for everyone. Damond was shot by Officer Mohamed Noor on July…

Minnesota Organization Votes Against Gov. Dayton’s Name Proposal of Police Training Program

Community members favored Dayton's proposal, but many in law enforcement were against it

  ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training has voted against Gov. Dayton’s proposal to name a new $12 million training fund for Philando Castile. Community members favored Dayton’s proposal, but many in law enforcement were against it. They said that since then-St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted, the proposal felt like…

Moorhead Police Make Arrests in Shooting Behind Azool Shopping Mall

They all face robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon charges

D’Angelo Brooks (L), 20; Raekwon Thomas (R), 18    MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two men and a juvenile have been arrested after a drug deal turned into a shooting. It happened Tuesday evening behind the Azool Shopping Mall in south Moorhead. Raekwon Thomas, 18, was taken into custody early this morning. D’Angelo Brooks, 20, was arrested this afternoon in Fargo. A…

Rep. Steve Scalise Transferred to Rehab Facility

The Louisiana lawmaker was shot along with four others while they were on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia

  WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has been released from the hospital just six weeks after he was shot during a GOP baseball practice. Scalise was discharged Tuesday and transferred to an in-patient rehabilitation center to continue his recovery. The Louisiana lawmaker was shot along with four others while they were on a baseball field in Alexandria,…

Three Vehicles Involved in Shooting in Moorhead

A nearby apartment complex may also be involved

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police in Moorhead say shots were fired behind the strip mall near Hornbacher’s Azool. A nearby apartment complex may be involved. Police got the call just before 6:00 p.m. When officers arrived, they found out three vehicles were involved in the shooting. They say one of those vehicles was damaged by the gunfire. At the same time,…