FORT TOTTEN, N.D. – The Fort Totten Police Department has confirmed that the victim in the Sept. 6 fatal stabbing on the Spirit Lake Reservation is 46-year-old father of five and grandfather Patrick James Cavanaugh.
The Tribe along with schools, both Tribal and public, has been on soft lockdown and followed protocol according to their policies, and will continue until further notice.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, his children, grandchildren, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Spirit Lake officials said of Cavanaugh in their Sept. 9 post on their Facebook page. “We ask the community to keep them in your prayers.”
An active arrest warrant has been issued in connection with the crime for Jeremy Christ, also known as Jay.
Authorities ask that anyone with information on the whereabouts of Christ to call Fort Totten Police at 701-766-4231 or dial 911. Residents are advised not to approach the suspect if seen but to contact authorities.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.