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Ulrich to Face Second Degree Murder, Multiple Attempted Murder Charges in Wright County

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes, just two months into his role as top county prosecutor, announced intent to file 24 hours after attack.

February 10, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes, less than six weeks into his role as the county’s top prosecutor, will file his first murder charges according to a statement his office released a little more than 24 hours after the deadly attack on a Buffalo clinic. In a statement released before noon on Wednesday, Feb. 10, Lutes […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, Buffalo, shooting, Ulrich

Buffalo Man Arrested, Charged after Shooting, Bombing in Buffalo

The suspect is known to police in Buffalo, but has no violent crimes in his past.

February 9, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

Buffalo Police identified the man allegedly responsible for a terrifying morning at the Allina Clinic location in that community Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Gregory Paul Ulrich, 67, has been arrested and will face multiple charges after reports said he was seen shooting into the clinic and allegedly set off a bomb of some sort on […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, Buffalo, shooting, Ulrich

BREAKING: Shooting Reported at Allina Clinic in Buffalo

A suspect has reportedly opened fire at the Crossroads Campus Drive location.

February 9, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

UPDATE: One victim has died from wounds sustained in Tuesday morning’s shooting at a clinic in Buffalo. The person’s name has not been released. He or she died at Hennepin County Medical Center Tuesday. Three others are in critical care at North Memorial Medical , while two more are at Buffalo Hospital, just blocks from […]

Tagged With: Allina Clinic, Buffalo, shooting

Buffalo Teen Was Shot, Five Now in Police Custody

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Report shows Cheyenne Clough was shot and left for dead.

June 7, 2016 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Clough, Crow Springs County Park, murder, shooting

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.

May 18, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Besser, shooting, St. Michael, Todd Besser, Wright County Sheriff's Office

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.

May 12, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: charges, Christopher Besser, shooting, St. Michael, Todd Besser, Tom Kelly

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.

May 11, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: funeral, shooting, St. Michael, Todd Besser

Elk River Police Department Issues Statement on Loss of Comrade

Press conference regarding murders in Wright County set for Tuesday morning.

May 11, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Elk River Police, shooting, St. Michael, Todd Besser, Wright County Sheriff's Office

When Traumatic Events Occur: What to Look For and How to Help Our Kids

May 10, 2015 By craigrens

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 […]

Tagged With: crime, shooting, St. Michael, trauma

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.

May 10, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

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 […]

Tagged With: Elk River Police Department, murder, shooting, St. Michael, Todd Besser

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