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Officer involved shooting in Bismarck

By Doug Barrett Nov 12, 2023 | 11:22 AM

An officer involved shooting in Bismarck has left a 17 year old male dead.

Bismarck police responded to a call of shots fired around 12:15 a.m.  Multiple 911 reports of gunfire in the area of the Everspring Hotel.  During the course of the investigation it was determined a 17 year old suspect allegedly fired a gun in the direction of another juvenile who was not injured.

Authorities say shortly before 2:00 a.m. officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle the suspect was a passenger in near the Kirkwood Mall.  The BPD says the teen had a firearm and did not follow police commands.  According to police the individual was shot by three officers.  Law enforcement began life-saving measures but the male was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The investigation has been turned over to the North Dakota BCI.  All three officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.

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