On January 8, 2023, at about 9:36 a.m., officers of the Grand Forks Police Dept. were dispatched to Red River High School in reference to a deceased person in the parking lot. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male deceased in the parking lot on the southeast side of the school. The Criminal Investigations Bureau of the Police Dept. was called out to investigate as well as the UAS team.
At this time, there does not appear to be any foul play or danger to the public. The body was transferred to UND Forensics. The investigation is continuing by the Grand Forks Police Department. The Police Department received assistance from Altru Ambulance and the Fire Department.
Update: Monday, January 9, 9:15 a.m.
The male victim, in this case, is identified as 63-year-old William McGee of Grand Forks, ND. In the initial media release, it was reported that McGee was located on Red River High School property. However, further investigation determined that he was located on private property to the southeast of the high school and not on the school’s property.
This is still an active and open investigation. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact the Grand Forks Police Department by calling 701-787-8000 or submitting a tip via the GFPD’s Facebook page, website, or the Tip411 app.
Videos recounting the incident by iNewz.TV can be seen below-
