1 police officer is killed, 2 others injured in Fargo shooting

A Fargo police officer was killed in a Friday afternoon shooting that left two other officers in critical condition and one civilian injured, according to police.

Police identified the deceased officer as Jake Wallin, 23, in a Saturday news release.

Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin.
Officers Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes both sustained gunshot wounds and are in critical but stable condition at a health care facility, according to the release.The suspect, identified in the release as Mohamad Barakat, 37, was shot by officer Zachary Robinson during the incident. He was transported to a hospital and later died of his injuries, the release said

A 25-year-old woman was also shot during the incident and was transported to a health care facility with “serious injuries,” according to the release

Fargo Police Officers, from left, Jake Wallin, Andrew Dotas, Tyler Hawes and Zach Robinson. Officer Wallin was killed in a shooting Friday, July 14, and Officers Dotas and Hawes sustained gunshot wounds.
Fargo Police Officers, from left, Jake Wallin, Andrew Dotas, Tyler Hawes and Zach Robinson. Officer Wallin was killed in a shooting Friday, July 14, and Officers Dotas and Hawes sustained gunshot wounds.
The shooting took place Friday near 9th Avenue South and 25th Street South in Fargo, according to the release. READ MORE

 

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