Mahnomen Police Seek Armed Person of Interest

Mahnomen (trfnews.i234.me) — White Earth police continue investigating a targeted shooting in the city.

Police said two victims were involved in the incident. Authorities have identified everyone connected to the shooting investigation.

Investigators believe the shooting was targeted. Police said they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public.

Police Seek Ryan Pacheco

The White Earth Police Department is asking for help locating 24-year-old Ryan Pacheco.

Police described Pacheco as a Native American man who stands 5 feet 11 inches tall. He weighs about 155 pounds.

He has brown hair and brown eyes. The release identifies Pacheco only as a person of interest.

Ryan Pacheco has been identified by police as a person of interest.

Police said Pacheco should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him should not approach him.

Instead, witnesses should move to a safe place and call 911 immediately. People should not try to follow or detain him.

Police are offering a monetary reward for information leading to Pacheco’s location. The reward amount was not announced.

Tipsters may also contact White Earth Dispatch at 218-983-3281.

Additional department information is available through the White Earth Nation Public Safety page.

The investigation remains active. Police said more information will be released when it becomes available.

Authorities have not released more details about the victims or the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The department has not announced when the search began or where Pacheco was last seen.

Police did not provide the victims’ conditions in the update. No further incident details were released.

Residents should rely on verified updates from law enforcement. Unconfirmed social media posts may interfere with the investigation.

Anyone with useful information should contact dispatch or submit an anonymous report. Even a small detail may help investigators.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.