Suspected double homicide in Anoka County leaves child, woman dead

The Brief

  • The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected double homicide in the City of Lexington.
  • Authorities found a deceased woman and gravely injured boy in the home. The child ultimately died at the hospital.
  • A suspect was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, and authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

LEXINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) Two people, including a child, are dead following a suspected double homicide in Anoka County early Wednesday morning.

Double homicide in Anoka County

What we know:

Law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting around 12:52 a.m. at a home near the 9300 block of Ryan Place in the City of Lexington.

At the scene, authorities found a woman dead inside the residence and a gravely injured young boy. The child was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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