Wolverton: Suspect Jailed After New Year’s Shooting

Wilkin County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — One man is dead and another man is in jail after an early New Year’s Day shooting near Wolverton.

The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office says the death happened near Wolverton shortly after midnight. Investigators say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The call came in just after midnight

The sheriff’s office says deputies received a call around 12:45 a.m. on New Year’s Day. The call was in the 1700 block of Minnesota Highway 75 near Wolverton.

The reporting party told dispatch that someone had been shot. Responding law enforcement found a man with an apparent gunshot wound.

Paramedics arrived and tried to help. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses interviewed, suspect identified

Investigators say witnesses were interviewed at the scene. A suspect was identified during those interviews.

The suspect was later arrested, according to the sheriff’s office. The suspect was taken to the Wilkin County Detention Center.

Formal charges are pending. The sheriff’s office says that the decision will be based on the facts gathered so far.

Suspect booked into jail

The sheriff’s office has not publicly named a suspect in its statement. Jail records show a 26-year-old, Myron Allen Johanson, was booked on New Year’s Day.

Johanson was booked at 9:11 a.m., according to the booking information provided. He is being held on a pending charge of third-degree murder.

Autopsy planned, victim not yet identified

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to conduct an autopsy. Officials say the autopsy will determine the cause and manner of death.

The sheriff’s office says the victim will be identified later. That will happen after the autopsy and family notifications.

What investigators believe so far

Investigators say the suspect and victim knew each other. Officials say that is part of why they do not believe the public is at risk.

This case remains under investigation. More details may be released after charges are filed.

Public information and resources

Minnesota court records can be searched online through the state system. You can start here: Minnesota Trial Court Case Search.

Information about the Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office is posted here: Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office.

Wilkin County jail information is posted here: Wilkin County Jail.

If you have a tip, you can contact law enforcement. You can also submit tips through the BCA here: Submit a tip.

Charges are allegations. A suspect is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.