The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting Wednesday as a homicide and attempted suicide, according to the sheriff.
Deputies responded to the shooting in Castle Rock Township, south of Farmington, at 2:20 p.m. They found a woman dead from a gunshot wound, and a man wounded with a gunshot wound to the head.
The man was transported to a hospital and was alive as of late afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.
There were other people in the home, though they didn’t witness what happened, said Sheriff Joe Leko. The sheriff’s office is investigating.
For help
Throughout Minnesota, the Day One crisis line can be reached around the clock by calling 866-223-1111 or texting 612-399-9995. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988 for free 24/7 support.
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