UPDATE: Details in early Sunday morning shooting at Minot bar, new charges, name released

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – UPDATE (5/15 at 9:30 p.m.): We’re learning more details about what led up to a shooting at a bar in Minot over the weekend that left one man dead.

Prosecutors filed charges of manslaughter and reckless endangerment against 40-year-old Travis McDermott, in the shooting death of 32-year-old Greyson Sletto, of Willow City.

A criminal affidavit filed in the case Monday indicates that Sletto suffered two gunshot wounds.

Investigators said around 1:45 a.m., McDermott pulled a gun out after he and Sletto exchanged words, at which point Sletto pushed and threw McDermott to the ground.

According to the affidavit, prosecutors said McDermott admitted to shooting Sletto and claimed Sletto threatened to fight him.

In the affidavit, prosecutors said McDermott claimed Sletto reached for his gun but investigators said the surveillance footage contradicted that.

McDermott made his initial appearance on the charges Monday and is held on a half-million-dollar bond.

He’ll be arraigned June 19.

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UPDATE (5/15 at 4 p.m.): The Original Bar and Nightclub posted the following statement on its Facebook page Monday, in response to the shooting over the weekend:

“Due to the events that transpired Saturday night we are closed today (Monday). We will also be cancelling all events for the rest of the week including Slamabama this weekend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mr. Sletto and anyone else that was affected by this terrible tragedy.”

UPDATE (5/15 at 11:30 a.m.): Travis McDermott made his initial appearance on the charges in North Central District Court Monday morning. He’ll be held on a half-million-dollar bond. McDermott will be arraigned June 19.

UPDATE (5/15 at 10:30 a.m.): Manslaughter charges have now been filed against the man in connection with an early Sunday morning shooting at a bar in Minot that left another man dead.

Police say 40-year-old Travis McDermott, of Minot, is being held in the Ward County Jail on charges of manslaughter as well as reckless endangerment and extreme indifference with a weapon.

The police department also released the name of the victim, 32-year-old Greyson Sletto, of Willow City.

The incident happened around 1:45 a.m. Sunday inside the business. Sletto was shot and died from his injuries. Police say the State’s Attorney’s office is reviewing the case.

UPDATE (5/14 at 12:20 p.m.): Minot Police have released the identity of a suspect in custody in connection with Sunday morning’s shooting at The Original Bar and Nightclub in Minot.

According to Minot Police, 40-year-old Travis McDermott, of Minot, is being held on a charge of reckless endangerment – extreme indifference with a weapon.

Investigators said the incident occurred around 1:45 a.m. inside the bar.

Police said the Ward County State’s Attorney’s office is reviewing the case Sunday for further charges.

The name of the victim, a 32-year-old Minot man, is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

UPDATE (5/14 at 8:55 a.m.): Minot Police confirm with Your News Leader the incident occurred inside the bar but are not releasing more details at this time. We are expecting a news release on the matter later Sunday.

ORIGINAL STORY (5/14/23): Police are investigating a shooting and homicide at The Original Bar and Nightclub in Minot overnight, according to a post on the Minot Police Department Facebook page.

Details are limited, but police said one person was shot and died from their injuries.

Police indicated the suspect is in custody.

The identities of those involved have not been made public.

This is a developing story. Your News Leader will update as we learn more.

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