Update

WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) — West Fargo police says the officer who died while on duty had a heart attack. Forty-year-old Lt. Adam Gustafson died Tuesday afternoon police at Sanford hospital where he was taken after suffering the attack at police headquarters. The Cass County coroner’s office made the cause of death determination. Police Chief Denis Otterness says Gustafson will be remembered for “his contagious smile and laughter, along with his dedication, teamwork and service to the City of West Fargo.” Gustafson joined the department over 10 years ago and had recently been promoted to lieutenant.

Previously

WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) — West Fargo police have identified the officer who died after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. Forty-year-old Lt. Adam Gustafson died Tuesday afternoon after experiencing a undisclosed medical emergency at the police station. West Fargo firefighters and ambulance paramedics attempted to save Gustafson who died later at Sanford hospital. Police Chief Denis Otterness says Gustafson will be remembered for “his contagious smile and laughter, along with his dedication, teamwork and service to the City of West Fargo.” Gustafson joined the department over 10 years ago and had recently been promoted to lieutenant.

KFGO reports that a memorial honoring Lieutenant Gustafson has been set up in the public lobby of the West Fargo City Hall’s Grand Foyer.

Updates on Lieutenant Adam Gustafson’s memorial service will be announced at a later date.

 

Previously

WEST FARGO (KFGO) – A West Fargo police officer has died of a medical emergency. The name of the officer has not been released. Police Chief Denis Otterness made the announcement Tues. afternoon. He said the officer died at a Fargo hospital.

FM Ambulance and West Fargo Fire first-responders had been called to the police dept. on 9th St. earlier in the afternoon.

Additional details have not been released.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office will temporarily handle police calls within the city of West Fargo.