Faribault County Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in rural Wells

Published 4:50 pm Monday, November 4, 2024

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The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office said Monday afternoon they are investigating a homicide on a property in rural Wells.

Deputies received a 911 call at 11:46 p.m. Friday of a body that was found on the property.

A press release stated based on the investigation, the death has been deemed a homicide.

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The address where the body was found has not been released as well as the identification of the individual, pending notification of next of kin and because it is an ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made.

The incident is under investigation by the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

The Sheriff’s Office stated they are investigating every possible lead they get in and have no reason to believe that the public is in danger.

Check back for more information as it becomes available.