Died in jail or a lockup
Patrick Donald Aune
Patrick Aune, a 39-year-old man from Park River, died on October 5, 2025, while held at the Walsh County Jail in Grafton, North Dakota. The Walsh County Sheriff's Office said he suffered a medical emergency. The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation are investigating, and the cause and manner of death remain pending.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Walsh County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (outside investigators).