1. New details emerge in Minot shooting incident
2. Weekend shooting in Minot reveals new information.
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MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – More details have emerged regarding a shooting incident that occurred over the weekend in downtown Minot, resulting in injuries to three individuals, including the suspect.
The Minot Police Department received reports of a shooting in the 10 block of 1st Avenue SE in downtown Minot at around 3 a.m. on Sunday.
According to the affidavit filed on Monday, witnesses at the scene identified the suspect as Laquint Sarvis, who was seen leaving the area in the back of a black pickup truck.
Law enforcement officers located a truck matching the description provided by witnesses and found Sarvis, 23, in the backseat of the vehicle along with an “AK-47 style pistol” partially concealed under the seat.
Witnesses stated that Sarvis had been involved in altercations with individuals in the vicinity before leaving the scene and returning shortly after with the firearm in hand, as per the affidavit.
According to witness accounts, Sarvis threatened people in the area and aimed the gun at a man, leading to a shot being fired. Another unidentified individual then reportedly fired at Sarvis, who fled back to his vehicle.
Authorities utilised a Facebook live video to validate the statements provided by witnesses.
One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen, while another suffered a graze to the hand from a bullet.
Investigations revealed that Sarvis had prior convictions in South Carolina and North Dakota.
Sarvis appeared in court on Monday facing charges of reckless endangerment and unlawful possession of a firearm as a felon. His preliminary hearing and arraignment are scheduled for August 1 at 10:30 a.m.
The possibility of additional charges in connection with the incident has not been ruled out by law enforcement officials.
A bullet fired during the altercation shattered the front window of a nearby establishment. Fortunately, no individuals affiliated with the shop were harmed in the incident.
For more information on the incident, visit: Three injured in downtown Minot shooting; one in custody
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