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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERALBUREAU OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

CASE 16-0114: Officer-Involved Shooting - MARCUS SCHUMACHER(Deceased)/Officer JERROD WAGNER/Officer JASON MOSZER (Decea

Initiating Agency: Fargo Police Department Assisting Agency: ND Bureau of Criminal InvestigationCase Agent: Special AgentNature of Case: Officer-Involved Shooting/Homicide

Report 245: Fargo Police Department Reports

Report Type: Narrative

Reporting Agent: Special Agent Activity Date: 03/02/2016 Activity Location: NDBCI, Grand Forks, NDReport Approved By: Special Agent and Supervisory Special Agent

Personnel Assigned:

Details:

(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE)

1. Special Agent (S/A) had previously requested reports from all o

the Fargo Police Department (FPD), who were involved with the incident suMARCUS SCHUMACHER on February 10, 2016. S/A requested officcomplete an investigative report due to the mere fact that there were so mainvolved with this incident and agents from the North Dakota Bureau of CrimInvestigation (NDBCI) needed to be able to find out all information related to

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A. S/A reviewed a four (4) page report from FPD Officer Jordan

Officer Jordan Michaels and Officer Scott Normandin were some of officers dispatched to this domestic disturbance. Officer Jordan MichOfficer Scott Normandin met with Marcus Schumacher Jr. at Sanfordobtain all information related to this incident. Officer Jordan Michaelslearn that MARCUS SCHUMACHER had possibly fired a weapon atSCHUMACHER’s wife, Michelle Schumacher, due to an argument tstarted at approximately 5:00 p.m., on February 10, 2016. Officer JoMichaels’ report is listed as Attachment #1 and Attachment #2 (pleasattached CD Attachment #1, Fargo PD Reports, for details).

B. S/A reviewed a one (1) page supplement report from FPD Off Arnold, who advised that upon responding to this incident, Officer Cwas assigned to set up Officer Corey Arnold’s portion of the perimet

Avenue and 3rd Street North, Fargo, North Dakota. Sometime after Arnold set up perimeter at the initial location, Officer Alex (Alexanderelieved Officer Corey Arnold of that position. So Officer Corey Arnomoved to 8th Avenue North and 4th Street North, which allowed Off

Arnold to direct traffic out of the area. Officer Corey Arnold also repoOfficer Corey Arnold heard approximately fifty (50) separate gunshoOfficer Corey Arnold believed to be from two (2) different guns. Offic

Arnold’s report is listed as Attachment #3 (please see the attached C Attachment #1, Fargo PD Reports, for details).

C. S/A reviewed a one (1) page supplement report from FPD OffGrandbois related to this incident. Officer Samuel Grandbois was tharrive on scene and started to set up a perimeter. Officer Samuel Gr

staged himself at 9th Avenue North and 5th Street so Officer Samuewas able to see the west side of the target house. Other officers arriwere able to make a full perimeter. Once it was determined that MASCHUMACHER was deceased, Officer Samuel Grandbois was instrLieutenant Christopher Helmick to grab Officer Samuel Grandbois’ pbelongings, turn his squad car and lock it and leave the squad car wat 5th Street North and 9th Avenue North. Officer Samuel Grandboislisted as Attachment #4 (please see the attached CD Attachment #1

Reports, for details).

D. S/A reviewed a two (2) page supplement report from FPD Off(Joshua) Horner related to this incident. Officer Josh Horner was assup perimeter in the area of the 800 block of 4th Street to the east of parking ramp on the north side of the main campus of Sanford durinincident Officer Josh Horner stated that there were many shots fired


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Michaels at the Sanford Emergency Room dealing with MARCUSSCHUMACHER’s family and obtaining information related to the inc

to other officers. Officer Scott Normandin’s report is listed as Attachm(please see the attached CD Attachment #1, Fargo PD Reports, for

F. S/A reviewed a three (3) page supplement report from FPD OJERROD WAGNER related to this incident. Officer JERROD WAGNassigned to the Immediate Action (IA) Team and assigned to be thethe BearCat used by the IA Team. At some point, Officer JERROD Wremoved himself from the BearCat and took up a position south of thresidence with his sniper rifle. Officer JERROD WAGNER was interv

other NDBCI agents so for complete details of Officer JERROD WAGreport and information, please see other investigative reports. OfficeWAGNER’s report is listed as Attachment #7 (please see the attach

Attachment #1, Fargo PD Reports, for details).

G. S/A reviewed a two (2) page supplement report from FPD OffSchock documenting that Officer Adam Schock was assigned to setat the 200 block of 9th Avenue North. Officer Adam Schock position

car so traffic could not go west on 9th Avenue towards the target loc Adam Schock estimated that Officer Adam Schock heard approximagunshots from two (2) to three (3) different caliber firearms. Officer ASchock’s report is listed as Attachment #8 (please see the attached


H. S/A reviewed a two (2) page supplement report from FPD DetJoshua Loos related to this incident. Detective Joshua Loos was assbring the FPD crime scene bus to the First Lutheran Church parking

Avenue North and Broadway. Detective Joshua Loos was then assiprovide information to command staff and other investigative agenciJoshua Loos’ report is listed as Attachment #9 (please see the attac


I. S/A reviewed a one (1) page supplement report from FPD SeVanLith related to this incident. Sergeant James VanLith assisted CTodd and Detective Sara Gunther when they notified Officer JASON

wife, Rachel Moszer, of the incident. Sergeant James VanLith also o

Sergeant James VanLith then responded to the command post and the command post until his end of tour. Sergeant James VanLith’s reas Attachment #10 (please see the attached CD Attachment #1, FarReports for details)


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K. S/A reviewed a one (1) page supplement report from FPD De

(Nicholas) Kjonaas related to this incident. Detective Nick Kjonaas wto be a liaison between the Negotiations Unit and SWAT Command incident. Detective Nick Kjonaas also was assigned to complete the the SWAT commander and to communicate any relevant informationnegotiations and team leaders on the SWAT unit. Detective Nick Kjois listed as Attachment #12 (please see the attached CD AttachmenPD Reports, for details).

L. S/A reviewed a four (4) page supplement report from FPD Se

(Matthew) Christensen related to this incident. Sergeant Matt Christemember of the SWAT Team and assisted the SWAT Team during thSergeant Matt Christensen was involved in the recovery of Officer JAMOSZER after Officer JASON MOSZER was struck by a bullet. SergChristensen’s report is listed as Attachment #13 (please see the atta


M. S/A reviewed a two (2) page supplement report from FPD Off

Sanden related to this incident. Officer Michael Sanden advised thatMichael Sanden was assigned to be part of the inner perimeter and cover the one-two corner of the building. Officer Michael Sanden waassigned to the less-lethal chemical munitions fire team during this iOfficer Michael Sanden’s report is listed at Attachment #14 (please sattached CD Attachment #1, Fargo PD Reports, for details).

N. S/A reviewed a one (1) page supplement report from FPD LieMichael Mitchell related to this incident. Lieutenant Michael Mitchell,

responding to the incident, went to the command post located at theLutheran Church at 7th Avenue and 4th Street. Lieutenant Michael Mthen assigned to make contact with all perimeter units and periodicatheir status throughout the incident. Lieutenant Michael Mitchell alsoonce the scene was secured to establish the initial crime scene areawith NDBCI agents on any assistance that may have been needed. Michael Mitchell’s report is listed as Attachment #15 (please see the


O. S/A reviewed a one (1) page supplement report from FPD LieVettel related to this incident. Throughout the entire incident, LieutenVettel was assigned to fulfill several administrative tasks at the commLieutenant Joel Vettel stayed on scene until approximately 4:00 a.mFebruary 11, 2016. Lieutenant Joel Vettel’s report is listed as Attach(please see the attached CD Attachment #1 Fargo PD Reports for


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Q. S/A reviewed a six (6) page supplement report from FPD Dete

Hannig. Detective Troy Hannig was a member of the Red River VallTeam and was interviewed by NDBCI S/A after this incDetective Troy Hannig’s report is listed as Attachment #18 (please sattached CD Attachment #1, Fargo PD Reports, for details). For comof Detective Troy Hannig’s interview, please see S/A supple

R. S/A reviewed a one (1) page supplement report from FPD DeVoigtschild related to this incident. Detective Mark Voigtschild was incrime scene bus and provided evidence collection equipment to NDB

Detective Mark Voigtschild’s report is listed as Attachment #19 (pleaattached CD Attachment #1, Fargo PD Reports, for details).

S. S/A reviewed a one (1) page supplement report from FPD OffJasper related to this incident. Officer Ryan Jasper was directed to aperimeter during the incident. Officer Ryan Jasper was positioned atintersection of 10th Avenue and 4th Street North. While Officer Ryanon perimeter, Officer Ryan Jasper heard multiple shots fired from the

SCHUMACHER residence. Officer Ryan Jasper also observed throuincident sparks from bullet ricochets in front of Officer Ryan Jasper’sOfficer Ryan Jasper was positioned just west of where Officer JASOMOSZER’s squad car had been parked. Officer Ryan Jasper stayeduntil Officer Ryan Jasper was relieved by a Cass County Sheriff’s Oat approximately 4:30 a.m., on February 11, 2016. Officer Ryan Jasplisted as Attachment #20 (please see the attached CD Attachment #Reports, for details).

T. S/A reviewed a four (4) page supplement report from FPD OffKingzett related to this incident. Officer Amy Kingzett was a membernegotiations team for the Red River Valley SWAT Team. Officer Amwas assigned to obtain intelligence during this incident. Officer Amy report is listed as Attachment #21 (please see the attached CD AttacFargo PD Reports, for details).

U. S/A reviewed a three (3) page supplement report from FPD O

Gease related to this incident. Officer Gease was a member of the RValley SWAT Team and was interviewed by NDBCI agents. Officer CGease’s report is listed as Attachment #22 (please see the attached

Attachment #1, Fargo PD Reports, for details). Also, please see NDsupplement reports related to Officer Cody Gease’s interview.

V S/A reviewed a two (2) page supplement report from FPD Off


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Valley SWAT Team and was interviewed by NDBCI agents. Officer Treport is listed as Attachment #24 (please see the attached CD Attac

Fargo PD Reports, for details). Also, please see NDBCI agents’ supreports related to Officer Tyler Nord’s interview.

X. S/A reviewed a one (1) page supplement report from FPD OffRanum related to this incident. Officer Mark Ranum was assigned totraffic on 4th Street. Officer Mark Ranum was positioned near the ScHotel’s main entrance and moved locations throughout the incident tOfficer Mark Ranum was needed. Officer Mark Ranum’s report is lis

Attachment #25 (please see the attached CD Attachment #1, Fargo

for details).

Y. S/A reviewed a four (4) page supplement report from FPD SeMoser related to this incident. Sergeant Travis Moser was a Red RivSWAT Team member. Sergeant Travis Moser was interviewed by Nagents. Sergeant Travis Moser’s report is listed as Attachment #26 (the attached CD Attachment #1, Fargo PD Reports, for details). AlsoNDBCI agents’ supplement reports related to Sergeant Travis Mose

Z. S/A reviewed a five (5) page supplement report from FPD LieWilliam Ahlfeldt related to this incident. Lieutenant William Ahlfeldt wpositioned in the SWAT incident command. Lieutenant Wi lliam Ahlfelisted as Attachment #27 (please see the attached CD Attachment #Reports, for details).

AA. S/A reviewed a two (2) page supplement report from FPD DeRoss Renner related to this incident. Deputy Chief Ross Renner was

in the incident command post during this incident. Deputy Chief Rosreport is listed as Attachment #28 (please see the attached CD AttacFargo PD Reports, for details).

BB. S/A reviewed a four (4) page supplement report from FPD DeSwan related to this incident. Detective Philip Swan was assigned toMARCUS SCHUMACHER through the dispatch center in Fargo, NoDetective Philip Swan’s report is listed as Attachment #29 (please s

attached CD Attachment #1, Fargo PD Reports, for details).

CC. S/A reviewed a three (3) page supplement report from FPD LChristopher Helmick related to this incident. Lieutenant Christopher initially took over incident command of this incident. Lieutenant ChrisHelmick’s report is listed as Attachment #30 (please see the attacheAttachment #1 Fargo PD Reports for details)


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EE. S/A reviewed a three (3) page supplement report from FPD OCochran related to this incident. Officer David Cochran was assigne

perimeter position of 4th Street and 10th Avenue North and eventuaover to 9th Avenue and 4th Street. Officer David Cochran noted thatDavid Cochran heard several gunshots during his time during this inOfficer David Cochran’s report is listed as Attachment #32 (please sattached CD Attachment #1, Fargo PD Reports, for details).

FF. S/A reviewed a one (1) page supplement report from FPD SeGeorge Vinson. Sergeant George Vinson was assigned to be the stafor incident command. Sergeant George Vinson’s report is listed as A

#33 (please see the attached CD Attachment #1, Fargo PD Reports

GG. S/A reviewed a one (1) page supplement report from FPD OffWahl related to an incident that took place on February 14, 2016. OfWahl responded to the FPD where Officer Todd Wahl met with a femidentified as , who had been walking in the area of the HoElementary School, where found a live .223 caliber rifle rsidewalk. According to Officer Todd Wahl, this live .223 caliber roun

to be possibly a round that would have been used by police officers 15 rifles, potentially, the night of February 10, 2016. Officer Todd Walisted as Attachment #34 (please see the attached CD Attachment #Reports, for details).

HH. S/A reviewed a second (2nd) one (1) page supplement reportLieutenant William Ahlfeldt related to the night of February 10, 2016William Ahlfeldt stated that Lieutenant William Ahlfeldt did provide a which is a command to engage the target with rounds to try to elimin

threat if SWAT officers saw MARCUS SCHUMACHER. Lieutenant W Ahlfeldt also gave Negotiation Command to use negotiation tactics tto encourage MARCUS SCHUMACHER to stop the threat himself bsuicide. Lieutenant William Ahlfeldt’s second (2nd) report is listed as#35 (please see the attached CD Attachment #1, Fargo PD Reports

II. S/A reviewed a two (2) page supplement report from FPD OffO’Brien related to this incident. Officer Adam O’Brien was originally

assist with the perimeter at the intersection of 5th Street North and 1North. Eventually, Officer Adam O’Brien was redirected to the intersStreet North and 10th Avenue North. After the incident ended, OfficeO’Brien came into contact with an individual by the name of that time, advised Officer Adam O’Brien that unsure whether vehicle had been struck by a roundMARCUS SCHUMACHER earlier that evening It should be noted th


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Team. Most all members were interviewed by agents of the NDBCI. For comof those interviews, please see NDBCI supplement reports related to those

5. This investigation continues.

Description and Custody of Evidence:

1. None as a result of this report.

Attachments:

1. One (1) CD-R containing the Fargo Police Department Reports(Reports listed as Attachments #1-#36)

Adults:

Grandbois, SamuelDescription:

MentionedOfficer

Relationships:Work - 222 N 4th St Fargo ND 58102 Cass

Employer - Fargo Police DepartmentMoszer, Rachel

Gender: FemaleDescription:

MentionedRenner, Ross

Description:Mentioned

Deputy ChiefRelationships:Work - 222 N 4th St Fargo ND 58102 CassEmployer - Fargo Police Department


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VanLith, James Aliases:

VanLith, Jim

Description:MentionedSergeant

Relationships:Work - 222 N 4th St Fargo ND 58102 CassEmployer - Fargo Police Department

Todd, DavidGender: Male

Description:MentionedChief of Police


Gunther, SaraDescription:

Mentioned

DetectiveRelationships:

Work - 222 N 4th St Fargo ND 58102 CassEmployer - Fargo Police Department

Abel, JasonDescription:

MentionedOfficer


Cochran, DavidDescription:

MentionedOfficer


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DetectiveRelationships:

Work - 222 N 4th St Fargo ND 58102 CassEmployer - Fargo Police DepartmentChristensen, Matthew

Aliases:Christensen, Matt

Description:MentionedSergeant

Relationships:

Work - 222 N 4th St Fargo ND 58102 CassEmployer - Fargo Police DepartmentMember - Red River Valley SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Team

Sanden, MichaelDescription:

MentionedOfficer

Relationships:

Work - 222 N 4th St Fargo ND 58102 CassEmployer - Fargo Police DepartmentMitchell, Michael

Description:MentionedLieutenant


Vettel, JoelDescription:

MentionedLieutenant


Lassonde, Fred

Description:MentionedOfficer


Ranum, Mark


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Description:MentionedDetective

Phone Numbers:(701)235-4493 (Work)

Relationships:Work - 222 N 4th St Fargo ND 58102 CassEmployer - Fargo Police DepartmentMember - Red River Valley SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Team

Voigtschild, Mark

Description:MentionedDetective


Jasper, RyanDescription:

MentionedOfficerRelationships:


Kingzett, AmyDescription:

MentionedOfficer


Gease, CodyDescription:

MentionedOfficer


Johnson, Joseph Aliases:

Johnson Joe


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Nord, TylerGender: MaleDescription:

MentionedOfficer

Birth Dates/Ages:



Ahlfeldt, William Aliases:

Ahlfeldt, BillDescription:

MentionedLieutenantSWAT Team Commander


Moser, TravisGender: Male

Description:WitnessSergeant

Birth Dates/Ages:



Swan, Philip Aliases:

Swan Phil


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MentionedLieutenantIncident Commander


Aberle, ShaneRace: WhiteGender: MaleDescription:

Witness

Sergeant



Vinson, GeorgeDescription:

MentionedSergeant


Wahl, ToddDescription:

MentionedOfficer


Schumacher, Michelle DHeight: 5'02''Weight: 242Hair Color: BrownEye Color:BrownEthnicity: Non HispanicRace: WhiteGender: FemaleDescription:

Witness


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Relationships:Spouse - SCHUMACHER, MARCUS

Michaels, JordanDescription:

MentionedOfficerUnit E112


Normandin, Scott

Description:MentionedOfficerUnit E9


Arnold, CoreyDescription:

MentionedOfficer


Bollman, Alexander Aliases:

Bollman, Alex

Description:MentionedOfficer


Horner, Joshua Aliases:

Horner, JoshDescription:

MentionedOfficer



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(701)235-4493 (Work)Relationships:

Work - 222 N 4th St Fargo ND 58102 CassEmployer - Fargo Police DepartmentMember - Red River Valley SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Team

Schock, AdamDescription:

MentionedOfficer

Relationships:Work - 222 N 4th St Fargo ND 58102 Cass

Employer - Fargo Police Department

O'Brien, AdamDescription:

MentionedOfficer


Loos, Joshua


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, EDDIE, MARC

Height: 5'10''Weight: 200Hair Color: BrownEye Color:BlueRace: WhiteGender: MaleDescription:

Deceased February 11, 2016Drivers Licenses:

Birth Dates/Ages:

Relationships:Spouse - Schumacher, Michelle D

Organizations:

Cass County Sheriff's OfficeType: GovernmentDescription: Mentioned

Horace Mann Elementary SchoolType: SchoolDescription: Mentioned

Scandia HotelType: Services

Description: MentionedFargo Police Department

Type: GovernmentDescription: MentionedRelationships:

Corporate Headquarters - 222 N 4th St Fargo ND 58102 CassEmployee - Aberle, ShaneEmployee - Moser, TravisEmployee - Gease, CodyEmployee - Hannig, TroyEmployee - Nord, TylerEmployee - Ahlfeldt, WilliamEmployee - WAGNER, JERRODEmployee - Helmick, ChristopherEmployee - Christensen Matthew


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Employee - Abel, JasonEmployee - Cochran, DavidEmployee - Kjonaas, NicholasEmployee - Sanden, MichaelEmployee - Vettel, JoelEmployee - Lassonde, FredEmployee - Ranum, MarkEmployee - Voigtschild, MarkEmployee - Jasper, RyanEmployee - Kingzett, AmyEmployee - Vinson, George

Employee - Wahl, ToddEmployee - O'Brien, AdamEmployee - Grandbois, SamuelEmployee - Michaels, JordanEmployee - Swan, PhilipEmployee - Normandin, ScottEmployee - VanLith, JamesEmployee - Renner, RossEmployee - Mitchell, Michael

Red River Valley SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) TeamType: GovernmentDescription: Mentioned

Relationships:Member - Ahlfeldt, WilliamMember - Nord, TylerMember - Christensen, Matthew

Member - Aberle, ShaneMember - Moser, TravisMember - Gease, CodyMember - Hannig, TroyMember - WAGNER, JERROD

First Lutheran ChurchType: OtherDescription: Mentioned

Sanford Health EmergencyType: HospitalDescription: Mentioned

Locations:


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Work - Renner, RossWork - Ahlfeldt, WilliamWork - Mitchell, MichaelWork - Swan, PhilipWork - Normandin, ScottWork - Michaels, JordanWork - Loos, JoshuaWork - Gunther, SaraWork - Abel, JasonWork - Cochran, DavidWork - Kjonaas, Nicholas

Work - Sanden, MichaelWork - Vettel, JoelWork - Lassonde, FredWork - Ranum, MarkWork - Voigtschild, MarkWork - Jasper, RyanWork - Kingzett, AmyWork - Vinson, GeorgeWork - Wahl, ToddWork - O'Brien, AdamWork - Grandbois, SamuelWork - Johnson, JosephWork - Arnold, CoreyWork - Bollman, AlexanderWork - Horner, JoshuaWork - Schock, AdamWork - Christensen, Matthew

Work - Hannig, TroyWork - Gease, CodyWork - Nord, TylerWork - Moser, TravisWork - Aberle, Shane


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