05 Sep 2021 | 08:11 AM UTC
US: Police advise against travel to the downtown area in Fargo, N.D., due to shots fired, early Sept. 5
Officials in Fargo, N.D., US, have advised residents to avoid the downtown area due to reports of shots fired early Sept. 5.
Event
Fargo Police have advised residents to avoid the downtown area due to reports of shots fired in the 60 Block of Broadway N, early Sept. 5. There have been no reports of injuries. Further information is unavailable.
Officials will almost certainly maintain a heightened security presence in the impact area in the coming hours. Emergency response operations will likely result in localized ground travel and business disruptions. Disruptions to public transport in the area are also likely if officials re-route scheduled services away from the incident site.
Advice
Consider avoiding the incident site until the authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized ground travel and business disruptions in the impacted area in the coming hours. Liaise with trusted contacts and monitor local media for updated directives from the authorities. Heed all instructions from security personnel. Remain calm and nonconfrontational, and comply with authorities' directions.
