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Minot Bar Shooting Ends in Conviction: 40-Year-Old Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Tragic Altercation

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MINOT, N.D. – A 40-year-old man has been convicted by a jury in the fatal shooting that took place in a Minot bar last May. Travis McDermott was found guilty of manslaughter and reckless endangerment after a trial this week, as confirmed by the Ward County State’s Attorney. The incident occurred during an altercation at the Original Bar and Nightclub in the early morning hours of May 14, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Greyson Sletto.

Jury Selection Begins in Trial Against Minot Man Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting

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MINOT, ND – The trial for a Minot man charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment in connection with a fatal shooting at a local venue is now underway. Travis McDermott, 40, is accused of shooting Greyson Sletto, 32, during an altercation at a concert last year. Despite claiming self-defense, McDermott was charged after surveillance footage from the venue contradicted his account. The trial, which began with jury selection on Monday, is expected to continue until Friday. McDermott was initially arrested on an aggravated assault charge, but prosecutors later added a charge of manslaughter involving a … Read more

Watford City Judge Assigned to High-Profile Minot Murder Case Following Recusal of Local Officials

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Minot, North Dakota – A new judge has been appointed to oversee the case of a man accused of murder and attempted murder in a shooting incident on Christmas Eve. Following the recusal of all Ward County judicial officers due to their familiarity with the suspect and alleged victims, Northwest District Judge Daniel El-Dweek from Watford City has been assigned to preside over the case. Additionally, the Ward County State’s Attorney staff have also recused themselves, and Stark County State’s Attorney Amanda Engelstad will serve as the special prosecutor. Daniel Breijo, a 39-year-old from Surrey, … Read more

Minot Murder Trial Moved to New Venue Due to Publicity: Concerns of Bias Drive Judge’s Decision

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Minot, ND – Proceedings in the trial of a local man accused of murder were abruptly halted during jury selection when a change of venue was ordered due to concerns about biased coverage by local media. Shawnee Krall, aged 30, was set to face a 10-day jury trial for the 2020 murder of Alice Quierolo. However, his court-appointed attorney, Stormy Vickers, raised concerns that his client would not receive a fair trial in Ward County. Vickers stated that the media coverage surrounding the case had been damaging and referenced suppressed evidence, which he believed was … Read more