In the spring of 2017, the life of Nicholas Thomas Laqua, a 23-year-old White male from Bismarck, North Dakota, was tragically cut short. On April 15, 2017, Nicholas died from what was reported as the accidental misfire of a handgun. At the time of his death, he was a gifted salesman for a local home improvement company.
Born on December 11, 1993, in Bismarck, Nicholas was a lifelong resident of the area.
He was remembered as a vibrant and active individual with a passion for the outdoors. From a young age, he was an avid snowboarder, skateboarder, and skier, often sharing these passions with his father. He also excelled in team sports like hockey and baseball. His family remembered him as having a heart of gold and being a proud uncle to his nephews and niece.
Following his death, services were held in Bismarck, where family and friends gathered to mourn the sudden and unexpected loss of a young man described as a joy to all who knew him. There were no reports of any arrests or suspects in connection with the incident, as all available information pointed to a tragic accident.
