Crime
55-year-old Jerome Skluzacek killed after shooting near Willmar in Minneapolis
The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody by authorities.
UPDATE: The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the deceased person from yesterday’s shooting near Willmar, as Jerome Skluzacek, 55, of New London, MN.
Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, Imran Ali statedthat the victim from the shooting near Lake Lillian is in stable condition and is expected to survive.
He has been identified as Peter Mayerchak, 25, of Lake Lillian, MN.
The suspect has been identified as Ameer Matariyeh, 25, of Minneapolis, MN.
This investigation is still ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff and several of his Deputies were witnesses to this violent incident.
As such, no comments on these tragedies will be made by the Sheriff’s Office.
Please keep the victims and their families in your thoughts and prayers and respect their privacy during this difficult time. The deputies and other law enforcement officers that responded and apprehended the suspect risked their lives to protect their communities. These women and men are true heroes.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
A tragic series of events unfolded on Tuesday, beginning with a shooting incident in Minneapolis and culminating in a fatal shooting near Willmar.
The incident began around 12:30 PM when Minneapolis police responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment building on the 2900 block of Lyndale Avenue South.
Witnesses reported seeing a man firing shots from a balcony.
Officers discovered two victims at the scene: the suspect’s ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend.
A child shared by the ex-girlfriend and the suspect was thankfully safe at a daycare facility, which was immediately placed on lockdown.
The suspect fled the scene, leading police on a lengthy chase that extended into western Minnesota. In Kandiyohi County, the suspect shot and injured a man at a rural residence.
Law enforcement pursued the suspect to the Highway 71/23 bypass southeast of Willmar, where he attempted a carjacking and fatally shot the driver.
The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody by authorities.
He is currently being held in the Kandiyohi County Jail on multiple charges, including murder.
The victim of the shooting near Willmar has been identified as 55-year-old Jerome Skluzacek of New London.
The victim of the shooting near Lake Lillian, a 25-year-old man from Lake Lillian, is in stable condition and expected to survive.
The suspect, a 25-year-old man from Minneapolis, has not been formally charged at this time.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the incident and has requested that the public respect the privacy of the victims and their families during this difficult time.
The sheriff’s office also acknowledged the bravery and dedication of the law enforcement officers who responded to the incident and apprehended the suspect, risking their own lives to protect the community.
DALLAS, TX – Authorities are actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon at Wilmer-Hutchins High School, located in the 5500 block of Langdon Road in southern Dallas.
According to the Dallas Independent School District (DISD), a shooting took place on campus shortly after 1:00 p.m. Dallas Police and Dallas ISD Police immediately responded to the scene.
A large emergency response remains active, with numerous police units, firefighters, and ambulance crews surrounding the campus.
Local sources confirm that at least three individuals were shot.
Two of the victims reportedly sustained gunshot wounds to the leg. All injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.
Initial radio communications from the scene indicated that a Black male suspect, wearing a red shirt under a hoodie, fled through a rear exit following the shooting, which is believed to have occurred in the school library.
Law enforcement officers are currently in the process of clearing the building to ensure there are no further threats and to account for all individuals.
Students have been safely evacuated and were seen being led through the school’s parking lot to designated safe areas.
Images from the scene show a significant law enforcement presence and several students exiting the building in an orderly manner.
Authorities have urged parents and community members to refrain from coming to the campus as the situation remains active.
The identity of the suspect and a possible motive have not yet been confirmed.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.