Lucas Heiberg,Nathan Heiberg Obituary, Death; – Law enforcement officials have identified the two individuals who lost their lives and the three officers involved in the shooting incident at a Moorhead apartment on Monday night.
As per the authorities, the police fatally shot the men while responding to a report of domestic violence and after coming under gunfire.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is currently investigating the use of force by Fargo police officers Sgt. Michael Anderson, Sgt. Kyle Seehusen, and Tyler Seehusen. These officers were assisting Moorhead police as part of the multi-jurisdictional Red River Valley SWAT Team, with their law enforcement experience ranging from eight to twelve years.
The Fargo Police Department has placed the officers on critical incident leave.
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the deceased men as 41-year-old Lucas Heiberg from Grand Forks, N.D., and 42-year-old Nathan Heiberg from Moorhead.
According to the preliminary investigation, the shooting occurred as Moorhead police were responding to a report of domestic assault and a violation of an order for protection just before 9 p.m. on Monday. A woman informed the officers that Nathan and Lucas Heiberg had physically assaulted her at an apartment building located on the 2400 block of Third Avenue North. Two children were also present in the apartment.
Upon arrival, Moorhead police reported that the Heibergs did not respond to their attempts at communication. Officers attempted to force entry into the apartment, at which point a firearm was discharged from within the residence, according to police reports.
The officers stated that they retreated, called for backup, and evacuated nearby apartments.
Subsequently, SWAT officers entered the apartment, and “shots were fired,” resulting in fatal injuries to both Nathan and Lucas Heiberg, as reported by the BCA. No other individuals sustained injuries.
First responders administered medical assistance. Lucas Heiberg was pronounced dead at the scene, while Nathan Heiberg succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to a hospital, according to the BCA.
The BCA has reported the recovery of two firearms from the apartment, and body-worn cameras captured portions of the incident.
The BCA
