Police investigating shooting death of juvenile male in Willmar

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By Staff reports

May 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM

WILLMAR, Minn. 鈥� A juvenile male is dead after a report of shots fired Monday night in southeast Willmar.

According to a news release from Willmar Police Chief Michael Holme, an unresponsive juvenile male was located by officers responding to the call around 11 p.m. Monday, May 12. Medical attention was provided, but the juvenile was declared deceased by medical personnel.

Chief Holme said the shooting does not appear to be random and the public is not in danger.

Police secured the area of the shooting in the 1800 block of Seventh Avenue Southeast, conducted interviews with witnesses and processed the crime scene, according to the news release.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Willmar Police Department at 320-235-2244.

By Staff reports

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Police investigating shooting death of juvenile male in Willmar

Police Chief Michael Holme said the shooting does not appear to be random and the public is not in danger.