Cannon Ball man dies in officer-involved shooting

May 6, 2026

A 27-year-old man died after being shot by law enforcement Sunday in Cannon Ball, North Dakota, according to KFYR-TV. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office said it assisted in the incident but was not directly involved and has not released additional details, including which agency fired the shots. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. at the home of the man’s mother, according to KFYR.

Family members identified the man as Dylan Redbow. His stepfather, Plenty Chief, told KFYR Redbow’s mother attempted CPR after the shooting and that the family does not know what led to the encounter with law enforcement. The FBI is investigating the incident, according to KFYR.

1.John Michael. KFYR, May 04, 2026.

1.John Michael. KFYR, May 04, 2026.

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