Three police officers were shot after they responded to reports of an ‘active shooter,’ with scanner traffic confirming the reports, Your Content is learning. Two of these officers are currently in critical condition.
The Fargo Police Department has issued a statement indicating that, as of now, there is no known threat to the public.
Emergency services started receiving calls regarding the incident at around 3 p.m. Friday.
Currently, there is a significant police presence in the vicinity of 25th Street and 9th Avenue South in Fargo.
Emergency responders, including the Fargo Police, North Dakota Highway Patrol, Fargo Fire Department, and various ambulance services, are actively working on the scene.
This is a developing story and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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