Fargo Man Charged After Gunfire Hits North Fargo Store
FARGO, N.D. (northwestmnnow.com) — Community tips helped Fargo police identify and arrest a suspect in a North Fargo shooting investigation.
Connor James Averson, 30, of Fargo, faces two Class C felony charges following a September 29 shooting.
The charges include criminal mischief and reckless endangerment. Court records also list a misdemeanor charge for discharging a firearm within city limits.
Shots Fired Near North Fargo Businesses
The investigation began around 3:58 a.m. on September 29, 2026.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1100 block of 19th Avenue North.
Investigators found several bullet strikes on a nearby business. No injuries were reported.
According to court documents, officers recovered 17 spent 9mm shell casings near a Verizon store.
The gunfire struck Happy Harry’s at 1125 19th Avenue North. Bullets damaged windows and the building’s upper siding.
Surveillance video showed a man leaving a blue Subaru WRX and firing toward the business, according to investigators.
Community Tips Help Identify Suspect
The Fargo Police Department released surveillance images and asked residents to help identify the suspect.
Several people contacted investigators with information about the man and his vehicle.
Police identified the suspect as Connor James Averson after reviewing information provided by the public.
Investigators also received information about a vehicle matching the one shown in surveillance footage.
Suspect Arrested After Vehicle Found in Ditch
Authorities later located Averson after his vehicle was found in a ditch.
North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers arrested him for Actual Physical Control, commonly called APC.
Averson was transported to the Cass County Jail following that arrest.
Once Averson was in custody, Fargo police investigators arrested him in connection with the September shooting.
He faces Class C felony charges of criminal mischief and reckless endangerment.
Court Records Reveal Additional Details
Court documents released October 9 provide more information about the investigation.
Investigators reported finding evidence linking a pistol to shell casings recovered at the scene.
The records also describe concerns about nearby apartments being in the path of the gunfire.
Damage to the store’s windows was initially estimated at $2,764. Additional repair costs were expected.
Averson denied involvement when questioned, according to the court records.
Police Thank Community as Investigation Continues
The Fargo Police Department thanked residents who shared information that helped identify Averson.
Investigators said the community’s assistance played an important role in the case.
The investigation remains ongoing. The charges are allegations, and Averson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Additional information about the department is available through the Fargo Police Department website.
Readers can also review the Cass County Jail roster and North Dakota court records.
I’m David Keller reporting for Northwest MN Now News.
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