Moorhead police are searching for an armed suspect at large following a shooting incident that occurred on the evening of September 1, 2026. The incident took place near the Kent Apartments, located in the 500 block of 30th Avenue South in Moorhead, Minnesota. Upon receiving a dispatch call around 8 p.m., officers arrived at the scene to find a male victim suffering from a serious gunshot wound. According to family members, the victim underwent surgery to remove a bullet and remains in critical but stable condition. His identity has not been released by authorities. Investigators state that the shooting was not random but stemmed from a verbal dispute that escalated into gunfire. Witnesses and the victim provided information leading to the belief that the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle immediately after the shooting. As of the latest update on September 2, 2026, no arrests have been made, and the suspect’s name has not been disclosed. The incident has caused significant distress among residents of the apartment complex. Neighbor Hannah Haaland expressed frustration over the lack of immediate official alerts, noting that she learned of the shooting through police scanners and news broadcasts rather than emergency notification systems. She described feeling vulnerable and unsafe in the neighborhood, citing a history of police activity and crime in the area. While police have not released specific details regarding the suspect’s appearance or vehicle, they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the dispute. Authorities have not provided a specific tip line in this report but are urging the public to remain vigilant. The suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.