Shooting In Bismarck Being Investigated

(Bismarck) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting last night in Bismarck.

According to a release from Bismarck police, officers responded to a report of a woman being assaulted at a residence on Cedar Street in Bismarck and the suspect was armed with a gun.

Police ordered the suspect to drop the gun and the suspect allegedly pointed the gun at an officer.

The officer then fired and killed the suspect.

Corporal Justin Wheatley of the Missouri Highway Patrol says his department is investigating…

Corporal Wheatley says the Bismarck Police should be able to release names soon…

The Bismarck police officer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

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