Three Critically Injured After Assault in Kanabec County
The Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault with critical injuries that occurred around 4:40 a.m. Sunday in rural Ogilvie.
According to a media release from the sheriff’s office, two adult victims who lived at the residence were transported to Welia Hospital before being flown to trauma centers. Both are said to be in critical condition.
Police say a third individual is suspected of being responsible for the attack. That person was also critically injured and flown to a trauma center, but the nature of their injury is not yet confirmed.
Authorities say this was not a random assault and no other suspects are being sought at this time.
Initial dispatch radio traffic reviewed by MN CRIME indicated the three individuals all suffered head trauma after being struck by a hammer or a mallet. The suspect’s relation to the victims is also not yet confirmed.
The Kanabec County Sheriff says investigation of the incident is still in initial stages and that further details will be released at a later time.
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