Update 2:30 PM:
One person is dead after a shooting early today (Mon) in Casselton, and authorities say they have released the person who may have fired the shot.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said a male believed to be responsible for the shooting called dispatch early today (Mon) to say that he shot someone.
A deputy in the area responded and detained him, then began life saving measures on the male victim until paramedics took over.
The person was initially in custody, but sheriff’s deputies said this (Mon) afternoon that he was released upon review of evidence, witness statements and a discussion with prosecutors.
Authorities plan to release more information Tuesday.
AP
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Original story:
One man is dead and another in custody following an early morning shooting (Monday) in Casselton.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says an individual called 9-1-1 to report he had just shot someone. When deputies arrived on scene they started life saving measures on the victim – but he later died at the hospital.
The alleged responsible party has been detained and there is no danger to the public. It’s believed the shooting occurred inside an apartment. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says it appears those involved knew each other.
No names have been released.
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