Man wanted in North Dakota for attempted murder may have fled to Georgia county, police say

A North Dakota man is on the run and law officials think he may have fled to Gilmer and Fannin counties.

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Police are searching for Leonard Higdon, he is wanted for an attack that happened in Williston, North Dakota on Sept. 29.

Channel 2 Action News has learned that Higdon has ties to Gilmer and Fannin counties and could be in the area.

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Currently Higdon is wanted for attempted murder, aggravated assault, criminal trespass, fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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