The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s report revealed Monday that Cheyenne Clough, who died this week of injuries sustained last week in a brutal assault at a Wright County park, was shot and left to die. The HCME report ruled Clough, 19, died of a “homicide,” and that she was shot “multiple times.” Meanwhile, five people are now […]
Hundreds Attend Besser Funeral, Hundreds More Line Streets to Say Good Bye
Officer Todd Besser and his son, Blake, victims of a tragic shooting in St. Michael, were honored in Elk River Sunday afternoon.
Police officers in their dress blues from around the state of Minnesota, along with hundreds of friends, family members and colleagues were on hand to say good-bye to Elk River Officer Todd Besser and his son, Blake at Elk River High School Sunday afternoon. In an emotional service, Elk River’s Police Chief, Ron Nierenhausen remembered […]
Attorney: Christopher Besser to Face Murder Charges in St. Michael Shootings
The 21-year-old will appear on second-degree murder charges, but Wright County Attorney Tom Kelly will convene a grand jury in June.
Christopher Besser used a 30/30 rifle to gun down his father and brother Saturday night in a pair of murders that have shaken three communities. Besser, 21, shot his father, Todd, an off-duty Elk River Police officer, in the back of the head, and his brother directly in the chest, killing them both, according to […]
Funeral Services Scheduled for Victims of St. Michael Shooting
Officer Todd Besser and his son, Blake, will be laid to rest Sunday, May 17 in Elk River.
The Elk River Police Department has announced funeral arrangements for Officer Todd Besser, 49, and his son, Blake, 27, the two victims in the shooting Saturday evening in St. Michael. A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 17 at the Elk River High School Gym, 900 School Street, Elk River, with a visitation set […]
Elk River Police Department Issues Statement on Loss of Comrade
Press conference regarding murders in Wright County set for Tuesday morning.
The Elk River Police Department has issued a formal statement on the tragic loss of Officer Todd Besser a 16-year veteran of the department. It is with heavy hearts that the Elk River Police Department reports the tragic death of Officer Todd Besser. Todd was a… Posted by City of Elk River Police Department on […]
When Traumatic Events Occur: What to Look For and How to Help Our Kids
A fundamental goal of parenting is to help children grow and thrive to the best of their potential. Parents anticipate protecting their children from danger whenever possible, but sometimes serious danger threatens, whether it is manmade, such as a school shooting or domestic violence, or natural, such as a flood or earthquake. And when a […]
UPDATE: Elk River Officer Todd Besser One of Two Men Shot in St. Michael
The Wright County Sheriff's Office has one man in custody after yesterday's shooting.
UPDATE (5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 10): An Elk River Police Officer’s son has been identified as the gunman in an incident that left two men dead in a St. Michael home. Christopher Besser, 21, was booked into the Wright County Jail shortly after midnight Sunday, May 10 on charges of second degree murder. The deceased […]
Report: Shooting in St. Michael Saturday Evening
Mother’s Day weekend was interrupted by an apparent tragedy Saturday after a shooting was reported in a St. Michael neighborhood. Wright County Dispatch was called by an apparent shooting victim shortly after 7:20 p.m. Saturday, May 9. The report, placed on social media by Police Clips, stated the victim was a man, and was fighting […]
Man Killed in Maple Grove, Suspect Shot by Police
A murder suspect led authorities on a high speed chase in the early hours Wednesday, eventually crashing his car and being shot after showing a weapon.
Two men are dead and traffic was snarled for hours this morning on Interstates 94 and 694 after a shooting and a high-speed chase throughout the Twin Cities north metro. The entire incident lasted throughout the morning hours Wednesday, and traffic is still snarled in area of Interstate 694 between the I-35E and I-35W interchanges. […]
UPDATE: Albertville Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges
An Eden Prairie shooting has left one man in the hospital and a local man facing serious charges in Hennepin County.
UPDATE: Kelly Anderson of Albertville has been booked into the Hennepin County Court system on charges of first degree attempted murder, robbery and providing false information to police in connection to the shooting of a Wisconsin truck driver over the weekend. Anderson, who has a couple of run-ins with the law, including drunk driving charges, is […]