FORT TOTTEN, N.D. – On Sunday, Sept. 6, officers from the Fort Totten Police Department responded to an incident in which an individual died from stab wounds.
As the story goes to press, sources indicate that the victim was a 40-something male who was in a vehicle and attacked by another adult male.
According to a press release from Arlene Krulish, the new public relations specialist for the Spirit Lake Nation, it was an isolated incident.
“The individuals involved are known to each other and there is no threat to the public at this time,” Krulish said. “The incident remains under active investigation by Spirit Lake Law Enforcement.”
Due to the situation, the Tribe along with schools, both Tribal and public, have gone on soft lockdown and will follow standard protocols.
Chairwoman Lonna J. Street has been briefed on the incident. The name of the victim will not be released until next-of-kin notifications are complete. Anyone who can provide information related to this incident is asked to contact Fort Totten Police at 701-766-4231.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.