Crime
Video shows moments Jordan Parisien shot and killed by Belcourt police officer in Turtle Mountains
LaCounte stated that Parisien had been driving erratically, repeatedly performing U-turns on Highway 5 in what appeared to be an attempt to get officers to pursue him.
Authorities have released additional information about the fatal officer-involved shooting of Jordan Parisien in Belcourt, North Dakota.
The incident, which occurred on the Turtle Mountain Reservation, is under investigation by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Video evidence has surfaced showing the moments leading up to the death of Jordan Parisien, who was shot and killed by law enforcement.
According to Alysia LaCounte, general counsel for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, an investigation has revealed that all gunfire in the incident originated from law enforcement, and no shots were fired by Parisien.
LaCounte stated that Parisien had been driving erratically, repeatedly performing U-turns on Highway 5 in what appeared to be an attempt to get officers to pursue him.
Three officers responded to the scene.
One officer reportedly drew their weapon and instructed Parisien to exit his vehicle.
At this time, it remains unclear what prompted the officer to discharge their weapon or how many shots were fired.
An earlier statement from Turtle Mountain Tribal Chairman Jamie Azure indicated that the officers were responding to a report of a suicidal man armed with a firearm at a residence on the reservation.
The initial statement also suggested that shots were exchanged between Parisien and law enforcement; however, subsequent information from LaCounte has clarified that no exchange of gunfire occurred.
Parisien was fatally wounded during the incident, which occurred on Highway 5, west of Belcourt, around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Tribal Chairman Azure emphasized that this was an isolated incident and assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to safety.
The scene was immediately secured, and the investigation was turned over to the BIA and FBI, who are now working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The fatal shooting of Jordan Parisien has raised questions about the use of lethal force in this situation. Tribal authorities are committed to transparency as the investigation unfolds, and additional information is expected to be released in the coming days.
Tribal officials and law enforcement agencies are urging the public to remain patient as investigators review all evidence, including video footage, to determine the facts of the case.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.