📍 Aitkin, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities have captured Matthew Dean Liimatainen, 33, the suspect in a violent stabbing that left a 41-year-old Aitkin woman with life-threatening injuries.
Timeline of the Incident & Arrest
🕙 10:57 A.M. – Stabbing Incident in Aitkin
- Liimatainen was involved in a stabbing at a residence in northwest Aitkin.
- The female victim suffered critical injuries and was found at the scene.
🚘 Suspect Flees in Stolen Pickup
- Liimatainen stole a 2022 black Ford F-150 and fled Aitkin County.
- Authorities, including the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), launched a statewide search.
🚔 3:03 P.M. – Suspect Captured in Ramsey County
- Ramsey County Sheriff’s deputies located the stolen pickup in White Bear Township, northeast of Minneapolis.
- Liimatainen was arrested without further incident and is now booked into the Aitkin County Jail.
Victim in Critical Condition
🚑 Emergency Response & Airlift
- The 41-year-old female victim was first taken to Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin.
- Due to the severity of her injuries, she was airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center by North Memorial Air Care.
- No update on her condition has been released at this time.
Ongoing Investigation
🕵️♂️ Authorities Continue to Gather Evidence
- Minnesota BCA is assisting in the investigation to determine the motive and circumstances behind the attack.
- Law enforcement has not disclosed if the suspect and victim knew each other.
⚖️ Next Steps for Liimatainen
- Formal charges are expected soon, including attempted murder and assault.
- He is currently being held in Aitkin County Jail, awaiting his first court appearance.
Public Safety Reminder
🚨 Authorities urge residents to report any suspicious activity related to the case. If you have additional information, contact the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office or Minnesota BCA.
📌 Stay tuned for further updates as this case unfolds.
📝 I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me