Murder charges filed in Cavalier County shooting

Russell Andrew Hiltner, photo courtesy of Grand Forks County Correctional Center.
Russell Andrew Hiltner, photo courtesy of Grand Forks County Correctional Center.

Murder charges have been filed in Cavalier County following a fatal shooting Thursday night in the community of Wales.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, 33-year-old Russell Andrew Hiltner has been charged with murder, terrorizing and theft of property. The victim's identity would later be revealed to be 53-year-old Wade William Romfo of Hannah.

Cavalier County law enforcement responded t…