Botched Murder/Suicide Leaves One Dead, One Hurt

"BERTHA, MN — The Todd County Sheriff’s Office reported early Saturday morning that a shooting the evening of Oct. 19 in Bertha has resulted in one injured and another dead.

"The sheriff’s office received a call concerning a shooting in the city of Bertha just after 7 p.m. Oct. 19.

"When officers arrived on the scene on 312 2nd Street NW, they found what appeared to be an attempted murder and suicide. The sheriff’s office said a man, who identity is being held at this time, appeared to have shot his significant other, then shot and killed himself.

"The significant other, whose identity is also being held at this time pending further investigation into the case, was transported to the Tri-County Hospital in Wadena by Bertha Ambulance and was then airlifted to the Hennepin County Medical Center to be treated for injuries sustained in the incident.

"The sheriff’s office said the incident is still under investigation by the sheriff’s office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The Eagle Bend Police Department assisted at the scene.

"The sheriff’s office said the names of the deceased suspect and significant other would be released Oct. 22."

Source: Long Prairie Leader...