Senator Cramer Issues Personal Statement

DECEMBER 06, 2023

Senator Cramer Issues Personal Statement

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy killed
in the line of duty.

“Earlier this evening, our 42-year-old son Ian was involved in a police chase which resulted in an accident that killed an officer. Ian suffers
from serious mental disorders which manifest in severe paranoia and hallucinations. Kris was with Ian when he insisted on going to his
brother Ike. Ike died in 2018. Kris took Ian to the Sanford Health emergency room in Bismarck. When she got out of our vehicle, Ian
jumped into the driver’s seat and fled. Our daughter was able to track the car through Kris’ cell phone and lead officers to him in Mercer
County, ND. We don’t have more details right now but will work with authorities to properly inform the public.

“I will take the first flight I can to be with our family as we grieve what has happened. We grieve especially for the family of the hero who
tried to help Ian, and we pray for our gracious God to show up as He always does in tragedy. We ask the public for prayers for the lost
officer’s family and colleagues who serve us every day and are grateful for all they do for us.

“We also ask God for healing for Ian. We love him and hurt deeply.”