675. Why This Bismarck Officer Opened Fire

Bismarck police shot 53-year-old Melanie Udell after she struck Officer Matthew James with her vehicle during a traffic stop involving Officer Nathan Anderson. But was it intentional? Was the shooting justified — or a split-second mistake? We break down what happened, what bodycam and witness footage shows, and what comes next.

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