Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is now charged after a stabbing outside a downtown bar late last month.
Charge Filed
James E. Angstman, of Fargo, is charged with felony aggravated assault. Court documents describe a fight that ended with a man being stabbed.
What Investigators Say Happened
According to court documents, the incident happened on December 27. It was reported outside the Empire Bar on Broadway in Fargo. Police were sent to the scene after a report of a stabbing.
When officers arrived, they found an adult male on the ground. Bystanders were giving first aid. The victim had three stab wounds, according to the documents.
Victim’s Injuries
The victim was stabbed in the chest, the buttocks, and the back. The chest wound caused a collapsed lung, according to the documents. The victim was taken for medical care.
Witness Accounts and Video
Investigators reviewed witness statements and surveillance video. The documents say the video showed Angstman fighting with the victim.
After the investigation, Angstman was arrested at his Fargo apartment, according to the documents.
Case Information and Public Resources
The charge is an allegation. The case will move through the court process. Readers can learn more about court records through the North Dakota Courts public access site at ndcourts.gov.
People can also find Fargo Police Department resources at fargond.gov.
Cass County custody information is posted at casscountynd.gov.
A public listing for the Empire Tavern location can be found at fargomoorhead.org.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.