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Moorhead Police Issue Precautionary Shelter-In-Place After Reported Gunshot Sound

Officers deploy a drone alongside a BearCat during the investigation in the 20th Street South area.

Overview

  • A Moorhead officer on a follow-up at the 1800 block of 20th St. S. reported hearing what sounded like a gunshot around 9:30 a.m.
  • Police ordered a shelter-in-place for the area from 12th Ave. S. to 24th Ave. S., between 14th St. and 26th St., as a precaution.
  • Authorities mobilized a large presence and asked people to avoid 20th St. S. near I-94, with drivers urged to take alternate routes.
  • Officers are assessing the scene using a drone and a BearCat armored vehicle.
  • A local outlet reported SWAT and 'shots fired,' a claim not confirmed by the police statement, and the investigation remains active.