Friday's shooting in Fargo: Mayor Tim Mahoney

Published Jul 17, 2023, 4:29 PM

07/17/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Mayor of Fargo, Tim Mahoney, to talk about the shooting that took place on Friday in Fargo. 

Officer Jake Wallin, 23, was killed. Officers Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes were critically injured by the gunfire. Fargo Police said they are both currently in critical, but stable condition at a local healthcare facility.

The incident happened shortly before 3 p.m. on Friday and within minutes dozens of officers and several ambulances arrived at the scene. Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies also assisted.

A total of five people were hit by gunfire – three officers, a bystander, and the shooter.