Suspect arrested after shooting in southeast Jamestown

JAMESTOWN, ND (NewsDakota.com) – A 22-year-old Jamestown man was arrested Wednesday morning following a shooting in southeast Jamestown.

At approximately 1:03 a.m. on September 11, an off-duty Jamestown police officer reported hearing gunshots in the area. Additional reports followed and officers responded to the 1400 block of 6th Avenue SE, where they found a parked and unoccupied late-model Buick SUV riddled with bullet holes. No other vehicles were damaged and nearby homes that were occupied at the time were not struck by gunfire. No injuries were reported.

After searching the area and gathering evidence, police were able to identify a suspect and a suspicious vehicle. Jamestown Police, with assistance from the Valley City Police Department and Barnes County Sheriff’s Office, were able to locate and arrest the suspect just before 9 a.m.

The suspect, identified as Mikah Alan Striefel, was arrested on suspicion of reckless endangerment, criminal damage to property and unlawful discharge of a firearm within city limits. Striefel, who has ties to the Valley City area, was taken to the Stutsman County Correctional Center to await arraignment.

Police believe this was not a random act of violence, but a targeted incident because the victim is known to the suspect. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Jamestown Police at 701-252-1000.