UPTATE 8/31/20 3:00 p.m.
The victim in this incident is identified as Ram Monger, 46-years-old, of Grand Forks. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Grand Forks Police Department by one of the following methods:
Phone: 701-787-8007
Online: Submit a tip via GFPD Facebook or website
App: Submit a tip via the Tip411 app
UPDATE 8/31/20 11:48 a.m.
The victim in this incident has succumbed to his injuries. A Murder charge will be referred to the Grand Forks County State’s Attorneys Office against Sahadev Ghalley, 44-years-old, of Grand Forks.
As mentioned in the previous release, the parties were known to one another and this was an isolated incident. Ghalley is in custody and there is no threat to the general public.
ORIGINAL RELEASE
Just before 10 p.m., Sunday night officers responded to an unknown nature call about the 2200 block of S 17 St. Officers found a male in an apartment with apparent stab wounds to the abdomen. He was transported to Altru hospital for treatment. A suspect has been located and has been arrested.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau have responded and are investigating the incident. Paramedics from Altru hospital and the Grand Forks Fire Department assisted with responses. This incident is ongoing and as such no further details will be released at this time. If anyone has information that may assist with the investigation please contact the police department. It appears this is an isolated and contained incident. There is no threat to the community at this time.
