FARGO, N.D. — Authorities in Fargo have identified 20-year-old Tyrque Jones as the suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning outside a downtown nightclub. The incident has left one person dead and two others hospitalized, sparking a citywide manhunt and public plea for assistance.
What Happened
The shooting took place just before 2 a.m. on August 3, outside District 64, a nightclub located in the 50 block of Broadway North. According to the Fargo Police Department, three individuals were shot—one fatally and two others injured, with one currently in critical condition.
Law enforcement quickly launched an investigation and named Tyrque Jones, a Fargo resident, as the primary suspect. As of Sunday evening, Jones remained at large.
Who Is Tyrque Jones
Tyrque Jones, 20, is wanted in connection with the downtown Fargo shooting. Police have not provided further details about his background or any known ties to the victims. Authorities have also not revealed whether Jones has a criminal history or a possible motive for the attack.
The public is being asked to assist in locating him. Anyone with information on Jones’s whereabouts is urged to call the Fargo Police Department at 701-241-5777. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting FARGOPD and the tip to 847411.
Background or Timeline
- August 3, ~1:57 a.m.: Shooting reported outside District 64 nightclub in downtown Fargo.
- Three victims: One deceased, two hospitalized.
- Tyrque Jones named suspect; remains at large.
- August 3, ~2:30 a.m.: A second, unrelated death reported at Westwood Estates apartment complex in south Fargo.
- Authorities are investigating if the two incidents are connected, but no official link has been confirmed.
Westwood Estates is located about five miles southwest of the nightclub, approximately a 15-minute drive. The second death has not been classified as either a homicide or a suicide, and Jones is not currently a suspect in that case.
Public or Social Media Reaction
The shootings have sparked concern across Fargo, especially given the short time frame and proximity between the two incidents. Local residents have expressed unease on social media, urging police to increase patrols in the downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods. Community leaders have called for unity and cooperation with law enforcement as investigations continue.
Official Statement or What Happens Next
The Fargo Police Department continues to actively search for Tyrque Jones and is urging the public to remain alert. No names of the shooting victims have been released at this time, and no motive has been confirmed. Detectives are also working to determine whether the deaths at District 64 and Westwood Estates are in any way connected.
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
