44-year-old Christopher Junkin was fatally shot by Officer Nick Fladland during a confrontation at a homeless shelter on June 30.

On July 12, the Crookston PD released body cam footage from June 30, showing a deadly confrontation at a homeless shelter involving 44-year-old Christopher Junkin and police/deputies. Officers repeatedly ordered Junkin to surrender, deploying a stun weapon and pepper spray. Despite initial compliance, he approached officers, leading Officer Nick Fladland to shoot him four times; Fladland is now on critical incident leave.

July 13, 2024
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