Man Reported as Suicidal and Armed Fatally Shot by McKenzie County Deputy

Man reported as suicidal and armed fatally shot by McKenzie County deputy

A man who was reported as armed and suicidal was fatally shot by a McKenzie County Sheriff's Office deputy at a home early Monday, authorities said.

East Fairview Man Fatally Shot In Officer Involved Shooting

The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suicidal male with other parties present at 12:52 a.m. on Monday, June 2. After arriving at the residence on Interstate Ave. N in East Fairview, deputies were able to remove the other parties from the home, and began attempting to make contact with the male, who has been identified as 31-year-old Christopher Knels. Despite efforts to...

Man shot and killed by sheriff's deputy

EAST FAIRVIEW — A 31-year-old man was shot and killed after he allegedly pointed a firearm at law enforcement, responding to a report of a suicidal male at his home.