Walter Fitzwater

Age : 65

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 03/31/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Watford City

County : McKenzie

State : North Dakota

Agency : McKenzie County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputies from the McKenzie County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence south of Watford City around 7:30 p.m. on March 31, 2025. During the encounter, one of the deputies shot a male individual. He was transported by emergency personnel to McKenzie County Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The deputy involved was placed on administrative leave pending investigation, as per department policy. The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation is reviewing the case.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/04/01/investigation-underway-into-officer-involved-shooting-mckenzie-county/
https://www.wdayradionow.com/news/local-news/man-shot-and-killed-by-nd-authorities-during-domestic-dispute-call/