A man was shot dead by a Jamestown police officer after firing at a bar; investigation ongoing.

A man was fatally shot by a Jamestown police officer after firing at a bar following a physical altercation inside. The police were called at 1:17 a.m. to reports of an armed man. Despite orders to drop his weapon, the suspect continued to shoot, leading the officer to fire back. The man died later at the hospital. The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating, and the officers involved are on administrative leave.

3 months ago
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