The Minot Police Department has arrested a suspect regarding the Oct. 9, 2023,
shooting incident that resulted in the death of Davin Eby Smith, 34, of Minot.
Officers arrested Ian W. Abrahamson, 23, of Minot, Monday for his involvement
in the October shooting.
Abrahamson is charged with Aggravated Assault with/ a Dangerous Weapon (C
Felony) and Manslaughter (B Felony).
These charges were finalized after a thorough investigation, and the Attorney
General's office reviewed the facts. The Attorney General's office is handling this
case due to a conflict at the State's Attorney's Office.
Abrahamson was transferred to the Ward County Jail.
