Man arrested for attempted double murder in Nelson County
Jul. 10—NELSON COUNTY — A Grafton man was arrested outside of McVille, North Dakota, for an attempted double murder on Monday, July 10.
According to a social media post from the Nelson County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement responded to the incident at approximately 8 a.m.
Sheriff Kurt Schwind told the Herald the suspect called 911.
The suspect, 49, had been staying at a residence outside of McVille when he allegedly attempted to murder two people who are known to him. Schwind declined to comment on the type of weapon involved in the incident.
When law enforcement arrived on scene, the suspect was apprehended and transported to the Lake Region Correctional Center for two counts of attempted homicide.
There were no witnesses other than the two alleged victims, who were both transported to the hospital.
"Last I heard, they were stable," Schwind said. " ... The female had (gone) into surgery."
No motive can be determined at this time, he said.
"That'll come out with the investigation," Schwind said.
The North Dakota BCI was called to investigate the crime scene, and more information will likely be available within in a day, he said.
There is no threat to the public, Schwind said.
Editor's note: The Herald previously named the suspect in this report. His name was removed after he was ultimately not charged with attempted murder, and was instead charged with
aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.
