Crime & Safety
Husband charged with murder in ‘accidental’ shooting of wife
MINOT, N.D. — A Minot man who reported in May that he accidentally shot his wife was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 27, after being charged with murder in her death.
Erik Steven Rod reported to police in May that he accidentally discharged a gun, striking his wife, 37-year-old Connie Rod. She later died at a Minot hospital, according to a statement from Minot police.
Investigators discovered evidence that led them to believe the shooting was not an accident as Erik Rod claimed, police said.
Erik Rod, 42, was being held Thursday, Aug. 27, in the Ward County Jail, pending an initial appearance in Ward County District Court.
-
Crime & Safety4 months agoMinot police investigate incident in southeast Minot in which officer was struck by vehicle
-
Local News4 months agoMinot police participate in elementary school vehicle fair, showcase specialty units and equipment
-
Local News4 months agoMinot Fire Department receives upgraded fire attack equipment through grant funding
-
Lifestyle4 months agoGrass fire in northeast Minot quickly extinguished after downed power line sparks blaze
-
Local News3 months agoTitle: Minot police department welcomes new officer during swearing-in ceremony
-
Local News3 months agoMinot police department arrests suspect in multimillion-dollar embezzlement investigation
-
Crime & Safety3 months ago
One killed in head-on crash near 16th St NW and University Ave, Minot police say
-
Local News3 months agoMinot fire department gives student unforgettable fire engine ride to school