Kwik Trip Employee Fatally Stabbed Overnight in Mankato

Mar 18

A Kwik Trip employee was fatally stabbed early Tuesday morning in Mankato, authorities say.

Police officers responded to reports of a disturbance at the Kwik Trip store located at 1549 Madison Avenue around 3:04 a.m.

When they arrived, police discovered an unresponsive worker with a visible stab wound who was lying on the floor. Paramedics transported the man to Mayo Clinic Health System, where he was later pronounced dead.

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Investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the store and were able to identify a suspect: 28-year-old Michael Miller. Officers later took Miller into custody without apparent incident at his residence, though he has not yet been charged.

The victim was identified late Tuesday afternoon as 34-year-old Dennis Vosika, of Mankato. There were no reports of any other injuries.

The Mankato Department of Public Safety is working alongside the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to investigate the killing. Formal charges against Miller are expected to be filed within the coming days.

UPDATE: Mankato Man Stabbed Kwik Trip Employee 43 Times, Docs Say

Kwik Trip CEO Scott Zietlow shared this statement in regard to the Mankato incident:

“It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I write to inform you of an unimaginable tragedy that occurred at Store 344 in Mankato, MN early this morning. One of our coworkers was tragically stabbed and killed while on duty. This is a devastating loss for all of us, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. As a company, we are fully committed to supporting our coworkers through this painful ordeal. The suspect is in police custody, and we are working closely with law enforcement authorities to understand what happened. At Kwik Trip, the safety and well-being of our coworkers are our top priorities. We are committed to maintaining a secure and supportive workplace for all coworkers. We want to make sure that everyone feels safe and supported during this challenging time. We will get through this as a community, leaning on each other for strength and support,” -CEO Scott Zietlow

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UPDATE: Mankato Man Stabbed Kwik Trip Employee 43 Times, Docs Say