(WEST FARGO) – At approximately 3:36 a.m. Monday, the West Fargo Police Department responded to the 1400 block of 12th Street W. for report of a medical emergency.
Upon arrival, officers observed a male victim had been stabbed in the chest with a knife. Officers performed life-saving measures; however, the male was declared deceased on the scene. The name of the victim is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
The West Fargo Police Department is actively investigating this incident, including interviewing several persons of interest. There is no indication of any active threat to the public.
This remains an ongoing, active investigation and no further information is available at this time. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Individuals with any information relating to this incident should contact the West Fargo Police Department at 701-515-5500. Tips may also be submitted anonymously using the department’s tip411 app by texting the keyword WFPD and the tip to 847411 (tip411). Anonymous tips can also be submitted via the department’s website.
The West Fargo Police Department was assisted by the West Fargo Fire Department and Sanford Ambulance.
