New Town (trfnews.i234.me) — Four suspects are in custody after a deadly shooting Friday in the New Town area.
Two people were killed, and another person was injured, according to authorities. The injured person was taken to Trinity Hospital in Minot for treatment.
The shooting happened on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. Authorities have not released the names of the two people who died.
Officials said the names will be released after relatives are notified.
Four Suspects Taken Into Custody
Three Affiliated Tribes Law Enforcement Services reported Saturday that four suspects had been apprehended. Authorities said there was no known threat to the public.
The FBI is leading the investigation. Tribal, local, state, and federal agencies are assisting with the case.
The FBI said the case falls under federal jurisdiction. The agency is working with the Three Affiliated Tribes Police Department.
An earlier emergency alert described two armed males dressed in black. The alert said they were on foot in the New Town area.
Residents were told to remain inside, lock doors, and stay away from windows. Others were asked to avoid New Town and Four Bears.
Shelter Order Lifted
The shelter-in-place order was issued late Friday night. The order covered New Town and the Four Bears area.
The MHA Emergency Operations Center lifted the order at 6:10 a.m. Saturday. Officials said there was no further public safety threat.
More information about the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation is available through the MHA Nation website.
New Town College Announces Closure
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College announced it will close Monday. Normal operations are expected to resume Tuesday.
The college said the closure follows Friday’s tragedies and the death of an MHA Nation elder. Counseling services will be available for students needing support.
The investigation remains active. Authorities have not released additional details about the suspects or the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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