As of the latest information available today, March 4, 2025, at 11:59 AM MST, a shooting occurred this morning on the Spirit Lake Reservation near St. Michael, North Dakota. Multiple individuals were injured, and at least one person is reported dead.
The suspect remains at large and is believed to be heading toward Fargo, possibly driving a blue Ford Focus and armed with a handgun, according to dispatch reports.
The Spirit Lake Tribal Council has issued a statement urging residents to shelter in place and remain calm while awaiting further details from law enforcement.
Tribal departments are on lockdown, and local authorities, including the Benson County Sheriff's Office, are involved. The community has been advised not to approach suspicious individuals and to report any such activity to local law enforcement. Minnewauken Public Schools have also locked their doors in response to the incident.
The conditions of the injured victims are currently unknown, and law enforcement has not released additional details about the suspect or the circumstances of the shooting. The situation is still developing. 17GEN4.com
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