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Sean Christopher Payne

Age : 32

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 03/02/2026

Location : 14200 block of Highway 2

City : Williston

County : Ward

State : North Dakota

Agency : Williams County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/02/2026, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call involving a firearm at a residence near the 14200 block of Highway 2 in Williston. Deputies located Sean Christopher Payne and said he had a firearm. Under unclear circumstances, deputies opened fire and killed him. Authorities have not released details clarifying what led to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/03/02/deputy-involved-shooting-williston-early-monday-morning/
https://www.williamsnd.com/deputy-involved-shooting-of-armed-domestic-violence-suspect/
https://keyzradio.com/williston-deputy-involved-shooting/