A quiet neighborhood in Credit River was shaken when a local woman was arrested on charges of second-degree murder. Jennifer Lynn Lieber, 45, of Credit River, was taken into custody after the body of a male resident, also 45, was discovered in a Century Lane home late Sunday night, officials said.
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office told the police were called for a welfare check at approximately 10:23 p.m. on March 4th to the residence in question. Upon arrival, deputies found the deceased. The relationship between Lieber and the deceased has not been made public at this time. Lieber is currently held in Scott County Jail as the investigation into the man's death proceeds.
Sheriff Luke Hennen, quoted in a statement released by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, expressed these sentiments: “This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.” He added that the case is still under investigation and that no further information would be disclosed until potentially revealed in the County Attorney’s charging documents.
Help arrived at the scene from neighboring law enforcement agencies, including the Prior Lake Police Department and Allina Ambulance Services. These details were confirmed by the official Scott County Sheriff’s Office announcement. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension along with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office are working in tandem to uncover the full narrative of the night's tragic event. Positive identification of the victim and the exact cause of death will be made by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office in due time.
The community of Credit River, reeling from the sudden and dark turn of events, awaits further updates as two families grapple with a reality marred by loss and the specter of violence that has breached their peace. With official reports pending and rumors likely stirring amongst the town's local chatter, due process moves forward, with the truth as its supposed aim.
