The woman and Antonio Locke, 27, stood on the porch. Records say Brent raised his arm, pointed a gun at Locke, and fired several rounds. Locke was hit by the gunfire.
Emergency crews took Locke to Altru Hospital. Officials say he required surgery for his injuries. Police noted an eight-year-old was inside the home during the shooting.
Investigators collected statements and reviewed the scene. They did not release details on the firearm or round count.
Prosecutors charged Brent with multiple crimes. Counts include Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Terrorizing, Reckless Endangerment, and Criminal Mischief.
Court records list Brent’s initial appearance as Wednesday, Sept. 3. A preliminary hearing is set for Monday, Oct. 13, at 9:00 a.m.
Authorities have not released additional information about a motive. They did not announce any other arrests tied to this case.
Police urge witnesses or nearby residents with video to contact investigators. Tips can help confirm the timeline and support the case.
Reminder: Charges are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
What We Know So Far
- Time and date: 4:32 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 31.
- Location: A home in Grand Forks with an adjacent alley.
- Victim: Antonio Locke, 27, treated at Altru; surgery required.
- Suspect: De’Angelo Brent, 28, charged with five offenses.
- Child present: An eight-year-old was inside the home.
- Next steps: Preliminary hearing on Oct. 13 at 9 a.m.
Resources
- North Dakota Courts case access: ndcourts.gov/public-access
- Grand Forks Police information: grandforksgov.com
- Altru Hospital patient services: altru.org
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
