New Town Shooting: Multiple People Reported Shot

New Town (trfnews.i234.me) — Multiple people were reported shot Friday night in New Town, North Dakota.

Emergency radio traffic began around 10 p.m. as responders were sent to the shooting scene.

Radio traffic indicated at least two people had suffered gunshot wounds.

One transmission described a victim with a gunshot wound to the chest.

Authorities also received reports that a shotgun may have been fired.

Shelter-in-Place Order Issued

An emergency shelter-in-place order was issued at 10:28 p.m. Friday.

The order covered New Town and the nearby Four Bears area.

Authorities said two males dressed in black were armed and on foot.

Residents were told to remain inside and lock their doors.

Officials also urged people to stay away from windows.

People outside the affected area were told to avoid New Town and Four Bears.

Authorities warned residents not to approach anyone matching the description.

Anyone seeing suspicious activity was asked to call 911 immediately.

The shelter-in-place order remained active through the overnight hours.

However, the MHA Emergency Operations Center later announced the order had been lifted.

The order ended at 6:10 a.m. Saturday, according to an updated report.

Officials said there was no further threat to public safety at that time.

The update was reported by KFYR-TV.

Emergency information is also available from the MHA Nation Emergency Operations Center.

Officials have not released the names of the shooting victims.

Authorities also have not publicly identified the two males described in the emergency alert.

No confirmed arrest information was immediately available Saturday morning.

The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting also remain under investigation.

Authorities have not released a full account of what happened before the gunfire.

Additional details could be released as investigators interview witnesses and review evidence.

Early information from major emergencies can change as officials confirm new details.

Residents should continue following instructions from local authorities and emergency officials.

TRF News will update the story when additional confirmed information becomes available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.