Fargo Police searching for attempted murder suspect

The following press release is from the Fargo Police Department:

The Fargo Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Nathanael Ray Benton, 23 years old of Fargo. The States Attorney’s Office has issued a warrant for his arrest for the charge of attempted murder. We have reason to believe he is armed and poses a threat to public safety.

On Sunday, November 1, at 2:33 a.m., an adult male contacted dispatch stating he thought he had been shot. The male was located in the 100 block of Roberts Street North by Fargo Fire. The male was transported to a local hospital. At the hospital, medical personnel located bullet fragments in the male’s head. Initially, we had information this injury may have occurred in Moorhead. Through a more detailed investigation, detectives learned the male had taken a ride share to Moorhead, complained of head pain, and then returned back to Fargo before calling 911.

If you see or have information regarding his whereabouts, call 911. Do not approach him. You may also submit an anonymous tip by texting FARGOPD and your tip to 847411.