Red River Valley SWAT to host training exercise in West Fargo Thursday evening

(West Fargo, ND) --  Red River Valley SWAT is going to be doing some training in West Fargo tonight.  

The training will occur near the 500 block of 1st Ave. NW beginning around 5 p.m. and should wrap up by 9 p.m. If you're in that area, you may see SWAT Team members, along with other law enforcement officers carrying firearms.  You may also hear loud noises, yelling, and see several SWAT vehicles in the area with activated emergency lights.   

The event is not open to the public. Authorities ask for people to stay away from the area until training is complete.