{"id":40540,"date":"2026-07-30T05:12:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T10:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=40540"},"modified":"2026-07-28T04:56:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T09:56:51","slug":"moorhead-man-charged-after-gun-fires-in-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-man-charged-after-gun-fires-in-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Man Charged After Gun Fires in Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Moorhead Man Charged After Gun Fires in Shop<\/h2>\n

Moorhead<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Moorhead man faces three felony charges following a reported gunshot inside a local shop.<\/p>\n

Andrew Elias Ramirez was charged in Clay County District Court. The charges stem from an incident reported on July 1, 2026.<\/p>\n

The criminal complaint lists two counts of unlawful firearm or ammunition possession. It also lists reckless firearm discharge within a municipality.<\/p>\n

Disturbance Reported Inside Shop<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, Ramirez was speaking with a police investigator by telephone. The investigator reportedly heard yelling during the call.<\/p>\n

Officers were then sent to a property on Second Avenue North. The site reportedly served as Ramirez\u2019s home and business.<\/p>\n

The emergency call first involved a possible medication overdose. Dispatchers later received information involving a firearm and threats of self-harm.<\/p>\n

Investigators reportedly heard a gunshot while the telephone call continued. A witness then took control of the telephone.<\/p>\n

The witness said he was holding Ramirez\u2019s arm down. He also reported that Ramirez still had the firearm.<\/p>\n

\"AndrewAndrew Elias Ramirez<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Witness Reportedly Intervened<\/h2>\n

Officers found Ramirez and the witness on the shop floor, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

A firearm was reportedly lying near Ramirez\u2019s right hand. Officers secured the weapon and separated both men.<\/p>\n

The witness said Ramirez had pointed the firearm at his own head. The witness reportedly pushed the gun away before it fired.<\/p>\n

No injuries were listed in the complaint.<\/p>\n

The weapon was identified as a .45-caliber Taurus Judge revolver. Investigators reported finding two fired rounds and two unfired rounds.<\/p>\n

Officers also found several boxes of ammunition near the reported struggle. The ammunition included multiple rifle, revolver, and handgun calibers.<\/p>\n

Three Felony Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors allege Ramirez cannot legally possess firearms or ammunition. The complaint cites a 2008 felony domestic assault conviction in Clay County.<\/p>\n

Each unlawful possession count carries a maximum possible sentence of 15 years. Each count also carries a possible $30,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The reckless discharge charge carries up to two years in prison. It also carries a possible $5,000 fine.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the relevant laws through the Minnesota Legislature\u2019s pages for firearm possession restrictions<\/a> and dangerous weapons offenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Public case information may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations. Andrew Elias Ramirez is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/em><\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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