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Fargo resident pleads for justice for brother, cites frustration with oversight process
Summary
A resident told the Human Rights Commission he is seeking justice for his brother’s death, described mental‑health struggles and expressed frustration with the pace of police advisory oversight and other review processes.
A resident who identified himself as Ryan spoke during public comment at the Jan. 16 Human Rights Commission meeting to press for justice for his brother, Shane Nederville. “I'm still trying to get justice for him,” Ryan said, and described ongoing struggles with mental health and the emotional toll on his family.
Ryan said he has missed meetings in the past because he felt the police advisory process prevented progress and that he feared seeking inpatient mental‑health care because of past family trauma. He described financial and therapeutic costs tied to the family’s experience and said he continues to pursue accountability for Shane’s death.
Commission members thanked Ryan for attending, expressed sympathy and said they would keep the matter on the commission’s agenda. The transcript records no formal referral or motion resulting from the public comment during the Jan. 16 meeting.
Why it matters: The comment highlights ongoing community concerns about police oversight, transparency and supports for families affected by traumatic incidents. The speaker asked the commission to keep attention on the underlying case and related advisory and oversight processes.
