Woman Wounded in Drug-Related Shooting Near Mankato, Suspect Arrested
Authorities are investigating a Dec. 31 shooting in rural Blue Earth County that left a woman injured and resulted in the arrest of an 18-year-old man.
Deputies were dispatched to the Benco Electric Cooperative parking lot at 20946 549th Avenue in South Bend Township after reports were received of broken glass and a handgun found on the property.
Shortly after, deputies were informed that a woman with an apparent gunshot wound had arrived at Mayo Clinic Health System.
Surveillance footage from Benco revealed two individuals exchanging gunfire near a vehicle in the parking lot. Investigators believe the woman, who sustained a non-life-threatening injury, was present during the shooting but was not an active participant.
Deputies located Abdikhadar Fakhi Mohidin, 18, of Moorhead, at a nearby residence. Mohidin matched the description of one of the shooters in the video and was taken into custody. Investigators suspect the incident was drug-related, with suspected marijuana found near the broken glass and firearm at the scene.
The woman remains hospitalized. Authorities have not identified the other person involved, and no additional information has been released as the investigation is ongoing. The Sheriff’s Office stated there is no current threat to public safety.
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