Fatal shooting in Dickinson reported

DICKINSON — Just before noon today, law enforcement responded to reports of a man being shot in the vicinity of the 3600 block of the East Business Loop in Dickinson. The public was notified of likely travel delays and posted detours due to an ongoing investigation.

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is now reporting that a 45-year-old man has died from a gunshot wound after being transported to CHI St. Alexius Hospital. The location of the incident is noted by the Sheriff’s Office as 3634 Interstate 94 Business Loop East.

Public records indicate that Old 10 Defense, a shooting range with simulators, is located at the address mentioned by law enforcement.

The name of the man who has died has not been released yet.

At the time, law enforcement said that there was no anticipated danger to the public. However, the Stark County Sheriff’s Office is now saying a 46-year-old male suspect was detained after “a short pursuit ensued.”

Highway 10 is currently closed, according to reports, and travel detours are in place to allow for further investigation of the incident. Several area agencies, including the Dickinson Police Department, Dickinson Fire & EMS, North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Stark County Sheriff’s Office and North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to the call.

This is a developing story. More information will be available in further coverage in The Dickinson Press.