SWAT Officers Cleared in Deadly August 2025 Moorhead Apartment Shooting

New evidence, including never-before-seen footage and 911 audio, clears Fargo police officers involved in the deaths of Nathan and Lucas Heiberg.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The Clay County Attorney's Office has released new evidence, including never-before-seen footage and a 911 audio call, related to a deadly August 11 officer-involved shooting in Moorhead, Minnesota. The final report cleared all three Fargo police officers who are part of the Red River Valley SWAT Team, stating their actions were justified. The incident began with a 911 call from a mother reporting an assault by Nathan and Lucas Heiberg, who had barricaded themselves inside the apartment with their children. After a SWAT team was called, Sgt. Kyle Seehusen fatally shot Lucas Heiberg, and Sgt. Tyler Seehusen fatally shot Nathan Heiberg.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges and risks faced by law enforcement when responding to domestic violence incidents involving armed suspects. The release of new evidence provides transparency around the officers' actions and the justification for the use of deadly force to protect the children and the public.

The details

According to the report, Nathan Heiberg, who had two children with the woman, violated a no-contact order by showing up at her apartment. An argument quickly escalated, with Nathan punching the woman in the face. She managed to escape, but the two children were left inside the apartment with the Heiberg brothers. Police responded to the scene, where the Heiberg brothers barricaded themselves inside the apartment. Officers used a battering ram to gain entry, at which point Lucas Heiberg fired at the officers. A SWAT team was then called to the scene. Sgt. Kyle Seehusen observed Lucas Heiberg 'crouched down and behind the sight of his pistol' through a hole in the apartment door and fired, striking him four times in the head. Sgt. Tyler Seehusen then encountered Nathan Heiberg, who was armed with a revolver, and fired one fatal shot.

  • The incident occurred on August 11, 2025.
  • The Clay County Attorney's Office released the new evidence and final report on February 6, 2026.

The players

Nathan Heiberg

One of the Heiberg brothers who was involved in the incident and was fatally shot by Sgt. Tyler Seehusen.

Lucas Heiberg

One of the Heiberg brothers who was involved in the incident and was fatally shot by Sgt. Kyle Seehusen.

Sgt. Kyle Seehusen

A Fargo police officer who is part of the Red River Valley SWAT Team and fatally shot Lucas Heiberg.

Sgt. Tyler Seehusen

A Fargo police officer who is part of the Red River Valley SWAT Team and fatally shot Nathan Heiberg.

Sgt. Michael Anderson

A Fargo police officer who is part of the Red River Valley SWAT Team and fired a round into Lucas Heiberg's chest.

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What they’re saying

“The work that they did, going in and dealing with that threat, to not only attempt to make an arrest, but to get the kids out of dangerous situation, was heroic. This is not the way that anyone wanted this to end. It is, unfortunately, how it ended. Collectively, we offer our condolences to the Heiberg family.”

— David Zibolski, Fargo Police Chief (Valley News Live)

What’s next

The Fargo Police Department is conducting an internal review of the incident and plans to present its findings at a later date.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges and risks faced by law enforcement when responding to domestic violence incidents involving armed suspects. The release of new evidence provides transparency around the officers' actions and the justification for the use of deadly force to protect the children and the public.