TURTLE MOUNTAIN RESERVATION (trfnews.i234.me) — On December 29, a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) police officer fatally shot a man near Sky Dancer Casino in Belcourt, North Dakota. The individual was identified as Jordan Parisien, according to Alysia LaCounte, tribal counsel for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.
Law enforcement received reports of an armed, suicidal individual. Upon locating Parisien driving erratically, officers instructed him to exit his vehicle. During this encounter, one officer discharged their weapon, resulting in Parisien’s death. Initial reports suggested an exchange of gunfire; however, it was later clarified that Parisien did not fire a weapon.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is leading the primary investigation into the incident, with an internal review being conducted by the BIA Office of Justice Services. Further details are pending as the investigation continues.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me
On Sunday, December 29th, 2024, Jordan Ray Parisien of Belcourt, ND, sadly passed away at the age of 32.
Jordan was born February 1, 1992 in Minot, ND. He is the beloved son of parents Linus Parisien and Angela Travis. He was raised in Belcourt, ND, and completed his education there. He also completed a year at college. He was a hard worker and fully applied himself to the task at hand. Jordan was a dedicated family man and enjoyed spending time with his beloved daughter Natalie, his older sister Brittany, his loving partner Tera, as well as his nieces and nephews. Some of his favorite hobbies included playing fetch with his dog Ghost, fishing with his family, riding horses, and playing pool. He was inquisitive by nature, and loved to teach and explain things “to a T”. He could often be found tinkering and fixing things, as well as watching some of his favorite shows and listening to music.
Jordan will be forever remembered as a fun-loving and kind-hearted person. He brought joy to those around him, and was caring and devoted to his loved ones. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and a shoulder to lean on.
Jordan is survived by: His loving partner Tera McCloud of Belcourt; his beloved daughter Natalie Parisien of Grand Forks; father Linus (Lynelle) Parisien of Belcourt; sisters Brittany LaFountain of Belcourt, Amanda Delvo of Grand Forks; brother Brandon Sr. (Stephanie) Parisien of Belcourt, aunts and uncles, Kelly Travis of Belcourt, Lisa of Grand Forks, Michelle (Duane) Longie of Belcourt, nieces and nephews; Brandon Jr. (Samantha Demery) Parisien of Belcourt, Braydence (Kahlee Peltier) Parisien of Minot, Lane Parisien of Belcourt, Luke Parisien of Belcourt, Linus “Debo” Parisien of Belcourt, Bentley Gourneau of Belcourt, Paxton “Big Pax” Parisien of Belcourt, John (Madison Peltier) Houle of Belcourt, Montana LaFountain of Belcourt, and Richard Barta of Belcourt; and great nieces, Danielle R. Parisien of Belcourt and Alira Houle of Belcourt.
Jordan was preceded in death by his mother, Angela Travis, grandparents, Melinda Peltier LaFountain, Henry Travis, Carolyn Bruce-Parisien, and Raymond Parisien, step-grandfather, William “Bill” LaFountain, aunts and uncles, Anna Parisien-Champagne, Raymond “Pete” Parisien, Richard “Ricky” Parisien, Lori Parisien, and Sherry Parisien-Stewart, and siblings, Linus Arthur Parisien, Miranda Ray Parisien, Devin Ray Parisien, and Emil “EJ” DeCoteau.
Pallbearers are Brandon Parisien Jr., Colter Murphy, Baby John Houle, Kaylub Gourneau, Warren Gourneau Jr., Bryan Champaign Jr., Jesse Stewart, and Holden LaVallie. Honorary pallbearers are Natalie Parisien, Tera McCloud, Brittany LaFountain, Amanda Delvo, Montana LaFountain, and Brandon Parisien Sr. Music by Traditional Drummers.
Jordan, although we have lost you, your love will live on in each and every one of us.
A visitation will begin at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Fiddler’s Hall, Belcourt, ND. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Fiddler’s Hall, Belcourt, ND. A burial will take place at a later date in St. Louis Catholic Cemetery, Dunseith, ND.
Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.