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Crime, Law and Justice
MPR News Staff
Updated:

Shooting at church in West Fargo kills one, leaves one injured

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A person was shot and killed at a church in West Fargo on Saturday.

The shooting happened at Prairie Heights Church on 32nd Avenue East before 8 a.m. When West Fargo Police arrived at the scene, they were told about an altercation between three people, two of whom had been shot.

One of the shooting victims was taken to a hospital and was declared dead. The name of the deceased has not yet been released. The other person was also hospitalized with “severe, but non-life-threatening injuries.”

Police say there is no threat to the public, but didn't say whether anyone had been arrested. The incident remains under investigation.

“Yesterday was a heartbreaking day,” said Doug Peters, Prairie Heights Church executive director, during a service on Sunday. “There was a tragic event in our parking lot and somebody lost their life.”

Peters added he was thankful the building was closed at the time and acknowledged “there are friends and family that are hurting and grieving from yesterday’s events.”

Individuals with any information relating to this incident should contact the West Fargo Police Department at 701-515-5500.