A weekend shooting in Belgrade sent one man to the hospital and ended with a suspect in handcuffs on Saturday in the 900 block of School Street, according to authorities. Officers said they arrested a suspect at the scene and locked down the neighborhood while investigators worked. Police added that the victim and the person taken into custody knew each other and stressed there was no ongoing danger to the public.
Police response and scene
According to FOX 9, the Belgrade/Brooten Police Department and the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call and remained on scene for several hours. Officials asked residents to steer clear of the area while investigators documented the scene and collected evidence. FOX 9 reported that authorities expect to release more details as the investigation moves forward.
Victim and arrest
KSTP reported that the victim is an adult man who was transported to a hospital after the shooting, while one person was taken into custody at the scene. Investigators have not released the names of those involved or updated the victim’s condition, and they have described the case as an isolated incident. KSTP also noted that police said the two individuals were already acquainted.
What’s next
Local reporting indicates the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release confirming that one person was taken to a hospital and again asking the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues, according to MNCRIME. No charges had been announced, and officials said more information will be released when it becomes available. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Belgrade/Brooten Police Department or the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.
