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Devin Quinn Fontenot

Gender : Male

Age : 21

Race : Black

Date : 12/03/2024

Location : Jamestown

City : Jamestown

County : Stutsman

State : North Dakota

Agency : North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (ND BCI)

Officer(s) :Sgt. Cory Beckman

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 3, 2024, at approximately 1:17 a.m., Jamestown Police Department officers responded to reports of an armed individual behind Fred's Den bar, located at 113 1st Ave. S. The individual, identified as 27-year-old Devin Quinn Fontenot, had been involved in a physical altercation inside the bar and was subsequently removed. After being escorted outside, Fontenot allegedly began firing multiple rounds at the building, shattering windows and endangering patrons and nearby residents.
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Upon arrival, Sgt. Cory Beckman encountered Fontenot actively discharging his firearm in the parking lot. Sgt. Beckman opened fire, striking Fontenot. Fontenot was transported to Jamestown Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead from gunshot wounds.
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The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation conducted a thorough review of the incident. Stutsman County State's Attorney Fritz Fremgen concluded that Sgt. Beckman's use of deadly force was justified, stating that there was no basis for criminal charges against the officer.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.valleynewslive.com/2024/12/03/jamestown-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.citynip.com/jamestown-officers-deadly-force-in-december-shooting-justified/