Maichael Yousa : Trial set for Fargo man charged with attempted murder

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A man, Maichael Yousa, is set to stand trial in Cass County Court in Fargo, N.D., facing 12 felony charges and one misdemeanor stemming from a 2022 crash and police incident. The charges include attempted murder, aggravated assault, driving under suspension, and reckless endangerment. The incident involved Yousa allegedly firing 31 shots from an apartment balcony before fleeing the scene. Prior to this, Yousa was involved in a hit and run injury crash on Interstate 29, where he allegedly intentionally struck a motorcycle. The pursuit ended in an officer-involved shooting at the intersection of Interstates 29 and 94. Yousa’s trial is scheduled to begin on June 20.

The Incident in Fargo, North Dakota

In Fargo, North Dakota, a man is set to stand trial for a series of serious charges stemming from a dramatic incident that took place in 2022. Maichael Yousa is facing a total of 12 felony counts and one misdemeanor related to the events that unfolded on July 19th. The charges include attempted murder, aggravated assault, duty in accident involving death or personal injury, fleeing a peace officer, driving under suspension, and six counts of reckless endangerment.

Details of the Incident

The Fargo Police Department was alerted to a man firing multiple shots from an apartment balcony in the 3100 block of 34th Avenue South. Witnesses reported a total of 31 shots being fired, with the suspect later identified as Maicheal Yousa.

Prior to the shots being fired, the North Dakota Highway Patrol had responded to a hit-and-run injury crash on Interstate 29 involving a pick-up truck belonging to Yousa. The truck had rear-ended a motorcycle, with court documents suggesting that Yousa intentionally swerved to strike the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries but thankfully survived.

Police Pursuit and Standoff

Following the shots fired incident, Yousa fled the scene, leading to a pursuit involving the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Fargo Police. The chase culminated in Yousa crashing into another vehicle before coming to a stop at the intersection of Interstates 29 and 94. It was at this point that an officer-involved shooting took place.

The Trial Ahead

Maichael Yousa is now scheduled to face a two-day trial starting on June 20th in Cass County Court. With so many serious charges against him, the trial is expected to be closely followed by the media and the public. Valley News Live will be monitoring the proceedings and providing updates as they become available.

The shocking events that unfolded in Fargo, North Dakota, have left the community reeling. As the trial approaches, the full details of what transpired on that fateful day are set to be revealed in a court of law. Stay tuned for further updates as this complex case continues to unfold.