Authorities say a Minot man has been charged with murder after a shooting incident early this (Fri) morning in the city.
Minot Police say 34-year-old Justin McDermott is being held in the Ward County jail.
At about 1:40 AM, police responded to a report of gunshots in the parking lot of the Lamplighter Lounge on 16th Street Southwest.
On arrival, officers found a 36-year-old male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say one bar patron disarmed the suspect and was assisted by another in detaining him until police arrived.
The victim’s identity has not yet been released.
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