North Dakota community members describe Cayler Ellingson as an ‘exceptional child’ with bright future ahead

Neighborhood members in North Dakota are reeling over the demise of 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson, and say that he was an “distinctive baby” with a vibrant future forward of him.

Shannon Brandt, 41, admitted to mowing down Ellingson within the early morning hours on Sept. 18 in a 911 name made after the incident, in line with an affidavit. The 2 have been at a neighborhood bar’s road dance in McHenry, North Dakota, earlier than the incident occurred, and Brandt alleged that he received right into a “political argument” with Ellingson, who he alleged was a part of a “Republican extremist group.” North Dakota officers have stated that neither of Brandt’s allegations are true. 

Ellingson was taken to a neighborhood hospital with extreme accidents, however he later died. Brandt additionally alleged that Ellingson was threatening him, in line with the affidavit. 

The 18-year-old referred to as his mom earlier than Brandt used an SUV to hit him, in line with an affidavit, and informed her that “‘he” or ‘they’ have been chasing him.” The mom informed her son that she was “on her technique to get him” previous to that decision. 

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An individual who was shut with Ellingson and his household, who selected to stay nameless when talking with Fox Information Digital, says that the 18-year-old was an “distinctive baby” with a vibrant future forward of him that was tragically minimize quick.

Ellingson graduated from Carrington Excessive Faculty within the spring of 2022 and not too long ago started learning to be an ultrasound technician. The highschool held a second of silence for Ellingson on Friday night time throughout its homecoming soccer recreation.

One one who was shut with the Ellingson household stated that the 18-year-old was “completely not” a Republican “extremist,” as Brandt alleged, and stated he was an “all-around nice child.”

One other particular person additionally stated Ellingson was a “good child” and stated that the incident has shaken the neighborhood.

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Picture exhibits mugshot for Shannon Brandt, the person who admitted to hitting an 18-year-old along with his automotive after the pair had a “political dispute.” Outset picture exhibits partially redacted courtroom information
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“It is that is all anyone can discuss proper now,” the particular person stated of the incident. “I nonetheless cannot wrap my head round it. I actually cannot.”

A prayer service for Elllingson is happening on Sunday night time, and his funeral is about to happen on Monday.

Brandt was taken to jail and charged with legal vehicular murder, in addition to leaving the scene of a crash involving a demise after the incident. He was launched on Tuesday after posting bond, which was set at $50,000.

Cayler Ellingson’s highschool stops the homecoming soccer recreation to recollect his life.
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Throughout a courtroom listening to on Monday, Brandt informed a choose that he wasn’t a flight danger and disagreed with the bail quantity.

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“I’ve a job, a life and a home and issues that I do not precisely need to see go by the wayside — household which can be crucial to me,” Brandt stated.