(Minot, ND) — A judge is rejecting a plea deal for a man accused of a fatal shooting in Minot. Daniel Breijo faced 20 years in prison after agreeing to plead guilty to manslaughter for the 2023 death of Nicholas Van Pelt. The Air National Guardsman and his girlfriend Jenni Babcock were both allegedly shot by Breijo at a Minot residence, with Van Pelt suffering fatal injuries. Brejio’s plea deal was rejected by a judge yesterday despite support from the state and defense. A trial regarding the case is scheduled to start on October 6th.
Judge Rejects Proposed Plea Deal Regarding Fatal Minot Shooting
