Cass Lake Man Charged With Attempted Murder

A 26-year-old Cass Lake man has been arraigned on a charge of 1st degree attempted murder. The Cass County Sheriff's office alleged that Eric Lee Budreau pulled a gun on another man following an argument, Thursday morning..

Officers responded to shots fired on Waboose Drive in Cass Lake at 2 a.m. When they arrived, they ordered both men to the ground. Budreau fled on foot, claiming he was armed. They also observed him throwing something. Budreau was taken into custody, and a 9-millimeter handgun was located with one round in the chamber.

The victim claims Budreau pulled a gun on him during the argument. He claims two shots were fired at him, but missed. He claimed the gun was put to his head, but misfired. Two scuff marks were found on the pavement consistent with gunshot damage.

Budreau is being held on $1 million bail.