Man Dies After Early Morning Shooting in Wilkin County
BY MN CRIME STAFF
A man was shot and killed in rural northwestern Minnesota during the first hour of the new year.
Authorities say a suspect was arrested shortly after deputies arrived at the scene.
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The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were dispatched at 12:49 a.m. on New Year’s Day to a report of a shooting along the 1700 block of Minnesota Highway 75 in the city of Wolverton.
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators quickly identified a suspect, who was taken into custody without incident. Authorities say the suspect and the victim were known to each other and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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Officials have not released the victim’s identity or the circumstances leading up to the shooting. The sheriff’s office says additional details are expected to be released as the investigation continues.
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