On Friday, July 8, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers from the Grand Forks Police Department were dispatched to the area of the 3600 Block of Landeco Lane for a disturbance involving several people. Witnesses reported that an involved male suspect was displaying a handgun.
Responding officers received a report that one person had been shot. Responding officers located a victim with a gunshot wound. They rendered aid on the scene and the victim was transported to Altru hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
While this was occurring officers were able to locate a suspect vehicle based on witness descriptions.
Officers arrested 19-year-old Omar Deronjic of West Fargo, ND. Deronjic was charged with three counts of terrorizing and one count of attempted murder.
The Grand Forks Police Department was assisted by Altru Ambulance.
This is an active investigation. Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the incident, is encouraged to contact the Grand Forks Police Department by one of the following methods:
Call: 701-787-8000
Online: Submit a tip via the GFPD’s Facebook page or website
App: Submit a tip via the Tip411 app
