A deadly shooting inside the Sherwood Glen apartments in Maplewood left a 41-year-old man dead Thursday night, and by the next morning, police say a suspect was tracked down across state lines in Rock Island, Illinois. Officers were called to the complex after reports of gunfire and found the man inside a unit, fatally wounded. His name, and the name of the person arrested, have not yet been made public as the investigation moves forward.
Maplewood police say officers were dispatched to 1510 County Road B East just after 8:20 p.m. Thursday on a report of gunshots. When they arrived, they found bullet holes in two apartment units and discovered the 41-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts, he died at the scene, according to FOX 9.
Arrest In Rock Island
Investigators, with help from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, began searching for a suspect that night. A man was arrested around 11 a.m. Friday in Rock Island, Illinois, by local officers, according to city updates reported by KSTP. Officials are treating the case as a homicide and say the investigation remains active.
Officials Release Few Details
So far, authorities are keeping details close to the vest. City leaders and police have not released the names of the victim or the suspect, have not discussed a possible motive, and have not said whether any charges have been filed. They say more information will be shared when it is available, according to CBS Minnesota. The arrest came roughly the morning after officers first discovered the victim.
About The Scene
Early reports identify the site of the shooting as Sherwood Glen, a multi-unit apartment complex in the 1500 block of County Road B East. Property listings place the complex at 1510–1512 County Road B E and describe it as a multi-unit rental community in north Maplewood, according to Trulia.
How To Help
Maplewood police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the department. The city lists the police main line as 651-249-2600, and Maplewood City Hall houses the Police Records Unit at 1830 County Road B E, according to the City of Maplewood. Investigators say tips from the public could be crucial as they work to piece together what happened.
