Fargo shooting case
FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo confirmed that an officer was dead along with the suspect and two others were critically injured after a shooting on Friday afternoon. Eyewitness said some civilian sustained serious injuries.
In Fargo shooting case, the Police Department said it was unable to release any additional information prior to a 3:30 p.m. press conference which will take place Saturday.
Witnesses said a man opened fire on police officers before other officers shot him around 3 p.m. on Friday. Shortly afterward, officers converged on a residential area about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) away and evacuated residents while gathering what they said was evidence related to the shooting.
Localities said they heard gunshots and saw the events unfold. Shannon Nichole, an eyewitness, who was traveling at the time, told KFGO Radio, “I saw the traffic stop, and as soon as I drove past, shots were fired, and I saw the police officers get injured.” My airbag went off, and a bullet pierced my driver’s door.”
Nichole stated that someone grabbed her and advised her to leave the location for her own safety.
In Fargo shooting case, Chenoa Peterson told The Associated Press that she was driving with her 22-year-old daughter when someone pulled out a gun and began firing at the cops. “He aimed and fired, and you could hear the bullets going off,” she explained. Oh my God! ‘He’s firing!'”
Peterson’s first inclination was to pull over and aid, but because her daughter was present, they chose to leave the area. “It’s strange to think that if we were just 10 seconds earlier, we could have been caught in that,” she said.
Allison Carlson, a Fargo resident, obtained surveillance video of the quick sounds of gunfire.
Bo Thi, who was working alone at a nearby nail shop, heard what sounded like fireworks or a motorcycle backfiring. She didn’t instantly recognize the sounds as gunshots at the moment.
Situation after the Fargo shooting case
The city’s Chief Communications Officer, Gregg Schildberger, addressed reporters at the Fargo shooting site, emphasizing, “We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as the Fargo Police Department handles this incident.” This is a sad circumstance for all of us, and we are sharing as much information as we can at this time. We are appreciative for the community’s support and words of sympathy with our officers.”
On social media, police departments and local organizations from the region offered their condolences and support for the Fargo police.
At the Fargo shooting site, the South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police stated, “Thinking of our brothers and sisters in Fargo.”
“Please continue to show your support, not only for our local law enforcement, but also for those who have been affected by today’s events!” read an article from the Glenwood Fire Department in Minnesota.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz tweeted his condolences, writing, “Our thoughts are with the family of the Fargo police officer killed yesterday in the line of duty, the two injured officers, and the community reeling from this senseless tragedy.” He went on to say, “Minnesota stands ready to support in any way we can.”
The suspect details are yet to be ascertained & confirmed by Police. Note that similar incident happened few months back in May where a man got arrested for killing a West Fargo teen. The suspect is Marcus Brian Rexrode, 31, of Fargo is in the Cass County Jail currently
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