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Man Pleads Guilty To 2019 Food Truck Owner Slaying
Charles Harris III FARGO, N.D. — One of the men involved in the murder of Fargo food truck owner Jay Halvorson has changed his plea to guilty. A judge sentenced Charles Harris III to 30 years in prison with credit for already serving nearly two years. He’ll be eligible for probation after 25 years. A charge of conspiracy to commit murder was dropped.
Fargo-Moorhead's 10 biggest stories of 2019
FARGO — With 2019 in the rear-view mirror, it's time to reflect on the top news stories of the past year in the Fargo-Moorhead area as voted on by The Forum newsroom staff. From bad weather to court stories, it's a list heavy on heartbreak. But depending on your perspective, the year was not without its bright spots. Here are the top ten stories of 2019: 10.
Suspect In Fargo Food Truck Murder Case Appears In Court
Kareem Byrd pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder Kareem Byrd FARGO, N.D. — One of the men accused of murdering a Fargo food truck owner in June is back in court. 20-year-old Kareem Byrd pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The other suspect in the case, 30-year-old Charles Harris III, pleaded not guilty to the same charges last month.
Confrontation led to shooting death of Fargo food truck owner, charges say
FARGO — Prosecutors on Monday filed murder charges against two men arrested in the shooting death of Jason "Jay" Allen Halvorson during an early morning confrontation. Kareem Lee Byrd Jr., 19, and Charles Edward Harris III, 30, both of Fargo, each face one count of murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in the death of Halvorson.
Confrontation led to shooting death of Fargo food truck owner, charges say
1 / 7 Kareem Lee Byrd, left, and Charles Edward Harris III, right.3 / 7 A memorial of flowers, cards, candles and an old apron of Jason "Jay" Allen Halvorson rests at the site where he was fatally shot Friday, June 7. Halvorson, who owned the Texas Q BBQ food truck, was killed in a Fargo parking lot. Kim Hyatt / Forum News Service4 / 7 Kareem Byrd appears at a hearing via interactive television Monday, June 10, in Cass County District Court in Fargo.
Confrontation led to shooting death of Fargo food truck owner, charges say
1 / 7 Kareem Lee Byrd, left, and Charles Edward Harris III, right.3 / 7 A memorial of flowers, cards, candles and an old apron of Jason "Jay" Allen Halvorson rests at the site where he was fatally shot Friday, June 7. Halvorson, who owned the Texas Q BBQ food truck, was killed in a Fargo parking lot. Kim Hyatt / Forum News Service4 / 7 Kareem Byrd appears at a hearing via interactive television Monday, June 10, in Cass County District Court in Fargo.
Confrontation led to shooting death of Fargo food truck owner, charges say
By Dave Olson and Raju Chaduvula / Forum News Service Today at 2:56 p.m. 1 / 5 Kareem Lee Byrd, left, and Charles Edward Harris III, right.2 / 5 Kareem Byrd appears at a hearing via interactive television Monday, June 10, in Cass County District Court in Fargo. He's charged in the killing of food truck owner Jay Halvorson. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor 3 / 5 Charles Harris III appears at a hearing via interactive television Monday, June 10, in Cass County District Court in Fargo.
Confrontation led to shooting death of Fargo food truck owner, charges say
By Dave Olson and Raju Chaduvula / Forum News Service Today at 2:56 p.m. 1 / 5 Kareem Lee Byrd, left, and Charles Edward Harris III, right.2 / 5 Kareem Byrd appears at a hearing via interactive television Monday, June 10, in Cass County District Court in Fargo. He's charged in the killing of food truck owner Jay Halvorson. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor 3 / 5 Charles Harris III appears at a hearing via interactive television Monday, June 10, in Cass County District Court in Fargo.
Police arrest 2 suspects in fatal shooting of Fargo food truck owner
1 / 9 A viewer submitted this photo to WDAY-TV showing a large police presence in downtown Fargo shortly after 1 a.m. Friday, June 7. 4 / 9 Fargo police and firefighters examine the scene of an early morning shooting Friday, June 7. Dave Olson / The Forum5 / 9 Tim Jones stands near the parking lot in downtown Fargo where a man was fatally shot early Friday, June 7.
Police arrest 2 suspects in fatal shooting of Fargo food truck owner
1 / 9 A viewer submitted this photo to WDAY-TV showing a large police presence in downtown Fargo shortly after 1 a.m. Friday, June 7. 4 / 9 Fargo police and firefighters examine the scene of an early morning shooting Friday, June 7. Dave Olson / The Forum5 / 9 Tim Jones stands near the parking lot in downtown Fargo where a man was fatally shot early Friday, June 7.
Arrests Made in Deadly Fargo Shooting
Authorities say the man was taken to a nearby hospital where he died UPDATE: Two men have been arrested on murder charges in the death of a Fargo man. 19-year-old Kareem Byrd and 30-year-old Charles Harris the third, both of Fargo, were taken into custody in the murder of 38-year-old Jason Halvorson. FARGO, N.D.– “I can’t get that image out of my face seeing that man lay there like that,” Shooting bystander Tim Jones said.
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