The Fargo Police Department has confirmed one of its officers is dead and two other officers are in critical condition following a shooting Friday. The suspect is also dead, and one other civilian was seriously injured. A press conference will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, and streamed on fox9.com/live.
Multiple witnesses said the suspect began shooting on the busy street just before 3 p.m., and that officers returned fire, killing the suspect.
"I saw the traffic stop and as soon as I drove, shots were fired and I saw the cops go down," witness Shannon Nichole told"He proceeds to aim it and you just hear the bullets go off, and I’m like, ‘Oh, my God! He’s shooting!’" witness Chenoa Peterson told theIDs of Fargo officers, suspect not released
The investigation is ongoing and the identities of those involved are not being released at this time as the process of notifying family members is ongoing. The Fargo Police Department will not be releasing any additional information prior to the press conference."Kathryn and I pray for the officers, families and entire law enforcement community affected by today's incident in Fargo," Gov. Doug Burgum posted in a social media statement Friday.
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