DICKINSON, ND (KXNET) -- A Dickinson police officer has been cleared in an October 25 shooting incident that left one person dead.
"Following a thorough and independent investigation conducted by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Stark County State's Attorney's Office has determined that the officer involved acted within the constraints of the law," a Dickinson Police Department statement notes. "Additionally, the department has completed an administrative review of the use of force associated with this incident. This review concluded that the officer's actions adhered to our established policies and procedures."
On the evening of October 25, Dickinson police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 Block of 10th Street East for a report of a disturbance. Upon entering the home, officers encountered a man who had armed himself with a handgun.
Both the man and a Dickinson officer discharged their weapons. The man sustained injuries in the shooting and was transported to CHI St. Alexius Hospital, where he was declared deceased.
The officer was not struck or injured.
The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation took over the investigation, and per department rules, the officer in question was placed on administrative leave.
The investigation included a review of all witness statements, forensic evidence, body worn camera footage, and all other relevant facts surrounding the incident.