Man Dies After Being Found Injured in Fargo Stairwell

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A man has died after being discovered unconscious with apparent head injuries inside a north Fargo apartment building stairwell, according to the Fargo Police Department.

The man was found Friday morning, October 16, 2026, and died at a local hospital on Wednesday, October 21. Investigators have not determined what caused his injuries.

Man Found Unconscious in Apartment Stairwell

Fargo police responded at approximately 7:11 a.m. Friday, October 16, to a report of an unconscious man inside an apartment building in the 800 block of 33rd Avenue North.

When officers arrived, the man was found in a stairwell with apparent injuries to his head.

Emergency medical personnel transported him by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.

Authorities have not released details about how long the man may have been in the stairwell before he was discovered.

Victim Dies Five Days Later

Despite receiving medical care, the man died on Wednesday, October 21, five days after police were initially called to the apartment building.

Police have not publicly identified the man. His name is being withheld pending notification of his family.

His age and city of residence have also not been released.

Police Investigating Cause of Head Injuries

The circumstances surrounding the man’s injuries remain unknown.

Investigators are working to determine what happened before the man was found unconscious.

Police have not announced whether the injuries resulted from an accident, an assault, or another cause.

When asked by a local television news outlet whether foul play was suspected, the department indicated that the question remains part of the active investigation.

Authorities have neither confirmed nor ruled out foul play.

Investigation Remains Active

The Fargo Police Department has not announced any arrests or identified any suspects in connection with the death.

No additional details about the circumstances of the incident were available in the initial report.

The department says the investigation is ongoing.

TRF News will provide updates as additional verified information becomes available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.