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Woman Shot in Cass Lake; Suspect Remains at Large

A 38-year-old woman was shot from a vehicle in Cass Lake, Minnesota. The suspect fled, and authorities are investigating the early morning shooting.

Authorities are searching for an unidentified suspect after a woman was shot from a vehicle early Wednesday morning.
Authorities are searching for an unidentified suspect after a woman was shot from a vehicle early Wednesday morning.

CASS LAKE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities are searching for an unidentified suspect after a woman was shot from a vehicle early Wednesday morning.

The shooting happened November 4, 2026, in Cass Lake, Minnesota.

According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, the 38-year-old victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The vehicle involved reportedly fled the scene before authorities could locate the suspect.

Gunfire Reported Early Wednesday Morning

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office received reports of gunfire around 5:25 a.m.

The incident occurred in the 300 block of Balsam Avenue Northwest in Cass Lake.

Deputies responded to investigate the reported shooting.

During their investigation, authorities learned that an adult woman had been struck by gunfire originating from a vehicle.

The vehicle left the area following the shooting, according to investigators.

Authorities have not released details about what led to the incident.

Woman Transported to Bemidji Hospital

Emergency responders treated the 38-year-old woman at the scene.

Officials described her injuries as serious but not life-threatening.

After receiving initial medical care, the woman was transported to Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji.

The sheriff’s office has not publicly identified the victim.

Additional information about her medical condition has not been released.

Authorities are searching for an unidentified suspect after a woman was shot from a vehicle early Wednesday morning.
Authorities are searching for an unidentified suspect after a woman was shot from a vehicle early Wednesday morning.

Suspect Remains Unidentified

As of Thursday, November 5, authorities had not publicly identified or arrested a suspect.

Investigators have not released a description of the vehicle involved in the shooting.

Officials also have not provided details about the possible motive or relationship between the suspect and victim.

The lack of a suspect description leaves several questions unanswered as the investigation continues.

Cass County and Tribal Police Investigating

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting with assistance from the Leech Lake Tribal Police Department.

Authorities continue working to determine the circumstances surrounding the gunfire.

Investigators have not announced whether additional evidence or witnesses have been identified.

No further information about the suspect or vehicle was available in the initial report.

Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at 218-547-1424.

Additional details were reported by Valley News Live and KFGO Radio.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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Approximate incident areaBalsam Avenue Northwest, Cass Lake, Minnesota

Estimated street area, not a confirmed incident address. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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