Executive Summary
- A shelter-in-place order was issued in Moorhead, Minnesota, after a police officer reported hearing a suspected gunshot.
- The incident prompted a large police response in the 1800 block of 20th St. S., with residents in a wide surrounding area told to shelter.
- Authorities described the response, which included a drone and an armored vehicle, as a precautionary measure.
- The Moorhead Police Department confirmed the investigation is ongoing and has asked the public to avoid the area.
MOORHEAD, Minn. – Authorities in Moorhead, Minnesota, issued a shelter-in-place order on Wednesday morning after a police officer reported hearing a sound resembling a gunshot, prompting a large-scale law enforcement response. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of 20th St. S., according to a statement from the Moorhead Police Department.
The department confirmed that an officer was conducting a follow-up investigation in the area when they heard the noise and immediately called for backup. As a precautionary measure, a shelter-in-place notification was issued for a wide area between 12th Avenue S. and 24th Avenue S., from 14th Street to 26th Street.
In their official statement, police noted the response was initiated “out of an abundance of caution.” Specialized equipment, including an unmanned aerial drone and a BearCat armored vehicle, were deployed to the scene to safely assess the situation. The public and motorists were advised to avoid the area to allow officers to conduct their investigation without interference.
The Moorhead Police Department has stated that the investigation remains active and ongoing. No additional details have been released at this time, and it is not yet confirmed if a firearm was discharged.