WADENA, Minn. (KFGO) – A Wadena County Sheriff’s Office deputy is in the hospital after being shot last night.
At 8:48 p.m. Saturday evening, Wadena County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic offense at 205th Ave. and 280th St. in North Germany Township. The vehicle eventually stopped and a struggle ensued between the deputy and the motorist. A second motorist then arrived on the scene a short time later, a Sebeka Police Department officer arrived and the struggle continued.
A short time later, at least one of the motorists began shooting at the officers. One of the officers returned fire. All four involved were hit by gunfire. The deputy who was shot was released from the hospital Sunday and is recovering at home. The Sebeka officer was struck in the vest and did not require medical treatment. One of the two motorists who were shot died at the scene. The other was taken by ambulance to Tri-County Health Care in Wadena where they later died.
The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) agents, and crime scene personnel are currently investigating at the scene. There is no ongoing threat to the public, but the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to stay away from the area at this time.
