Turtle Mountain community plans vigil for Abrium Swain
Community members gathered in Belcourt to honor 12-year-old Abrium Swain following confirmation of his death
The Turtle Mountain community gathered Friday evening in Belcourt, North Dakota, to honor 12-year-old Abrium Swain following confirmation that a body found near Dunseith was identified as the missing boy, according to KMOT. A candlelight vigil originally scheduled for Thursday at the Tribal Welfare Center was moved to the school football field in Belcourt.
According to KMOT, Abrium was reported missing March 15 after reportedly leaving a child welfare center. The FBI is leading the investigation into his death alongside tribal, state and local agencies. Turtle Mountain tribal leadership said preliminary reports indicate foul play is not expected and investigators believe the boy died from exposure, though final federal reports are still pending. Turtle Mountain Community Schools released a statement offering counseling services to students and staff following the death of the sixth-grade student.
- 1.Joe Skurzewski. KMOT, .
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