Fifteen-year-old Alexander Lutes of Butte, North Dakota, died on November 8, 2014. The death occurred during the opening weekend of deer season in McLean County while Alexander was reportedly hunting with his father. Authorities initially described the incident as a hunting accident, and the McLean County Sheriff’s Office, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, and the state medical examiner’s office were involved in the investigation.

Over time the narrative has shifted in some online accounts, which now categorize the death as a homicide and say the investigation remains open. There have been no public announcements of arrests or identified suspects.

If anyone knew Alexander, was in McLean County that weekend, or has information about the circumstances of his death, please come forward with what can help the ongoing inquiry.