(FARGO) — Fargo Police have identified the victim of Friday’s homicide.
On Friday, at 1:16 p.m., Fargo Police officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of 12th Ave. S. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim with serious injuries from a gunshot wound to the chest. The suspect(s) had fled the scene before officers arrived.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased.
Police have now identified the victim as 35-year-old Fargo resident Sampson Bleh.
After thoroughly investigating the scene and speaking with witnesses, Fargo Police officers believe the involved parties were known to each other.
Fargo Police encourages the public to continue to share any and all information they may have regarding this incident by calling the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at 701.451.7660 or by texting keyword FARGOPD and their tip to 847411. This is an ongoing investigation, and no other information is releasable at this time.
