Fargo Police Make Arrest in Connection to Gunshots Fired Downtown Over Labor Day Weekend

(Fargo, ND) -- The person reportedly responsible for firing off gunshots in Downtown Fargo over Labor Day weekend, causing a hours long shelter in place order, has been caught.

Fargo Police Detectives announced Wednesday afternoon that as a result of an in-depth investigation over the past several days that involved reviewing downtown cameras and speaking with witnesses, the suspect, identified as 24-year-old Alexis Araiza, was arrested for Terrorizing and Felony Reckless Endangerment. 

Detectives were able to establish Araiza was not targeting any individuals but was acting out of reckless disregard.

There were no injuries from the incident, but a shelter in place order was issued for several hours as FPD combed the area for the suspect.