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Murder and Manslaughter Charges Filed in Deadly Wilkin County Shooting

Johanson allegedly discharged a handgun after repeatedly pointing it at guests and asking if they trusted him, killing 22-year-old Boehm at a Wolverton party.

  • On Jan. 5, Myron Johanson appeared in Wilkin County court after a Jan. 1 shooting at his Wolverton home and was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
  • Playing with the handgun, Myron Johanson repeatedly pointed it at others and asked `Do you trust me?` while holding the gun to people’s heads, sometimes leaving it on a table.
  • After the shooting, Myron Johanson directed sheriff deputies to the body inside the home and showed where he kept the gun, saying he cleared it before calling 911.
  • Johanson is represented by Fargo defense attorney Luke Heck, and the next hearing is set for Jan. 27.
  • About 10 party guests attended the New Year’s gathering in Wolverton, and Jorden Boehm is remembered for automotive work, marking a loss for the Wolverton community.
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'Do you trust me?' Wolverton man allegedly posed question to victim before New Year's party shooting

Witnesses said Myron Johanson pointed a black handgun at other partygoers before shooting Jorden Boehm in the neck, killing him, in the early morning hours of New Year's Day.

·Fargo, United States
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Inforum broke the news in Fargo, United States on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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