Pathologists identify Crookston man with a hatchet shot by police

(KNOX) – University of North Dakota Forensic Pathology has identified the man who wielded a hatchet at Crookston Police…who shot him May 16 in a use-of-force incident.
35-year-old Andrew Scott Dale of Crookston died of multiple gunshot wounds.
According to the preliminary investigation, just before 1 a.m. on May 16, three officers came upon Dale. They made contact with him, and he ran toward them, still holding the hatchet.
Officer Nick Fladland fired his department handgun, striking Dale multiple times. The officers provided life-saving care, but Dale later died at the hospital.
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension recovered a hatchet and cartridge casings at the scene. Body-worn cameras captured portions of the incident. BCA agents are reviewing all available video as part of the active investigation.
Once the investigation is complete, the BCA will present its findings without a charging recommendation to the Polk County Attorney’s Office for review.