Crime
65-year-old Peter Greco shot and killed by Fargo officers
Authorities have identified the man fatally shot by officers during a police interaction in south Fargo on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
The victim has been named as 65-year-old Peter Greco, who was shot after exiting his home armed with a handgun following a prolonged conversation with police.
Incident Overview
According to the Fargo Police Department, officers were dispatched to Greco’s residence in the 6100 block of 61st Avenue South, located about half a mile south of Deer Creek Elementary School, at 10:12 a.m.
The call stemmed from concerns about Greco’s well-being, as he had reportedly expressed suicidal thoughts.
Officers Sgt. Lucas Mock and Officer Princeten Harris engaged in conversation with Greco for more than 30 minutes in an effort to de-escalate the situation.
Despite their efforts, Greco exited the home armed with a handgun. At this point, both officers fired their weapons, fatally striking him.
Emergency medical personnel and Fargo Fire Department units, already on scene due to the nature of the call, immediately rendered aid to Greco. Despite their efforts, Greco was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officer Backgrounds
The officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a use-of-force investigation by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Sgt. Lucas Mock
- Tenure: Joined Fargo Police Department in 2016 as a patrol officer.
- Promotions: Promoted to sergeant in November 2021.
- Roles: Day shift supervisor in the Neighborhood Services Division.
- Additional Duties:
- Commander of the department’s Crowd Management Team.
- Former member of the Red River Valley SWAT team for four years.
- Instructor in the Training and Development Unit.
Officer Princeten Harris
- Tenure: Recently graduated from Fargo Police Academy Class VII.
- Current Status: Completing the Police Training Officer program.
- Experience: On the force for 10 months at the time of the incident.
Community and Department Response
Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski emphasized the efforts made by officers to de-escalate the situation before the fatal shooting.
The department has committed to transparency as the investigation continues.
Next Steps
The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting a thorough review of the incident, including the officers’ actions and the circumstances leading to the use of force. Both officers will remain on administrative leave until the investigation concludes.
This incident underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in responding to mental health crises, and authorities are urging anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts to seek help by contacting local resources or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Crime
Two Killed, Two Suspects in Custody Following Shooting at 7-Eleven in Denver’s Clayton Neighborhood
Denver, CO – Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of two individuals early Monday morning in Denver’s Clayton neighborhood. Two suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
According to Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas, the shooting occurred around midnight at a 7-Eleven convenience store located at 35th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, adjacent to the Park Hill Golf Course.
Preliminary reports indicate that two groups of adults arrived at the convenience store and became involved in a verbal altercation, which quickly escalated into gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim deceased at the scene in the parking lot. A second victim, who was transported to a nearby hospital, was later pronounced dead.
Chief Thomas stated that an officer who was in the vicinity at the time of the shooting heard the gunfire and immediately responded.
The officer encountered a suspect holding a firearm and discharged their weapon in response. However, the suspect managed to flee the scene.
It remains unclear whether the suspect was injured during the exchange of gunfire or if they fired at the officer. Fortunately, the officer was unharmed.
“Certainly, it’s a concern when you have an individual who is armed with a weapon and has no regard for public safety, engaging in gunfire in our community and also with police officers,” said Chief Thomas. “We do believe this was an isolated incident between the two groups involved.”
Initially, one suspect was taken into custody at the scene.
Hours later, at approximately 6:30 a.m., authorities confirmed that the second suspect who fled had been apprehended.
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine the suspects’ level of involvement and establish a clear motive for the shooting.
Denver police urge anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867. Tipsters may remain anonymous.