UPDATE: Law enforcement investigates fireworks shot at airplane

KINDRED, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating after it got a report of a person who allegedly shot fireworks at a mosquito control plane in Kindred.

It happened just after 10 pm on July 1. The pilot, who was spraying for mosquitoes over the city, reported a homeowner shooting fireworks at the plane and giving them a middle finger as they flew over.

The Sheriff says a search warrant was conducted at the suspect’s residence in Kindred. A report is being sent to the Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Sheriff says his office has been in touch with the FAA.

Authorities say a name for the suspect is not being released, since no one has been criminally charged yet.

There were no injuries and no fireworks struck the aircraft.