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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Police Department is seeking information after a rifle was accidentally discharged during a Christmas party at a Southeast Jamestown business Sunday morning.

The call came in around 2:15 AM from an individual who was present at a Christmas party and witnessed someone showing a rifle when a round was accidentally discharged. Police seized evidence and the rifle was located. Reports say the rifle was directed upward when the round was fired into the ceiling. No one was injured.

Police don’t believe that the rifle in question was fired at anyone or intentionally, but they are investigating possible negligence or recklessness involved. Sgt. Brian Miller reports that no other information was available as of Monday morning and the investigation is ongoing.

Because of the victim’s affiliation with the address, Marsy’s Law provides protection to the victim as well as the business name and location. Anyone with information or anyone present at the time of the incident are asked to call the Police Department at 701-252-2414.