The investigative report related to the independent criminal investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Friday, July 8, 2022, and which resulted in the death of 28-year-old Shane Netterville, is now available to the public.
The criminal investigation was completed by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NDBCI). The report, with redactions as required by law, can be read here: BCI July 8, 2022 Critical Incident Report.
Reader discretion is advised as the report contains sensitive subject matter including profanity and the use of firearms. In accordance with North Dakota Century Code §57-40.6-07, §44-04-18.7, §44-04-18.3, §44-04-18.9, §44-04-18.21 and §44-04-18.22, redactions to incident caller and witness identifying information have been made.
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley conducted a prosecutorial review of the incident and found that Officer O’Brien’s actions were justified by law as announced publicly on Monday, August 29, 2022 at a joint news conference.