DEATH INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN ARREST

Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reported that on May 14th 2022 at 9:35 PM, the Cass County Sheriff's Office received a report of a medical situation at a residence on Waboose Trail NW in Pike Bay Township, rural Cass Lake MN. Deputies arrived on scene and learned that a victim was suffering from a stab wound and immediately initiated first aid and lifesaving efforts.

The victim, a male, age 19 of Cass Lake MN, was transported via ambulance to Cass Lake Indian Health Services where additional lifesaving efforts were performed and he was later pronounced deceased.

An investigation was initiated, and a suspect was identified. The suspect, a male, age 34, was taken into custody and was also treated for medical needs with formal charges pending. The investigation is ongoing. Names are being withheld at this time pending notification of family members.

Assisting at the scene were the Leech Lake Tribal Police Department, Leech Lake Ambulance and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.