RED LAKE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Two individuals lost their lives in a car crash this morning on Highway 1, east of Red Lake and north of Bemidji.
The Red Lake Department of Public Safety confirmed that Officer Jesse Branch was one of the victims. Alan Lussier Jr., a Red Lake tribal member, was also killed in the crash.
Both men were the sole occupants of their respective vehicles. The Minnesota State Patrol and the FBI are conducting an investigation into the incident.
In response, the Red Lake Tribal Chairman has directed that flags at the tribal building be flown at half-staff.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me