Two Found Dead in Cottage Grove Park Following Shots Fired Report
Two people were found dead early Wednesday morning at Ravine Park in Cottage Grove after authorities responded to a report of shots fired. The Washington County Sheriff's Office stated the incident was not a random act of violence and there…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, November 4, 2026 —
Two individuals were discovered deceased early Wednesday morning at Ravine Park in Cottage Grove. The discovery followed an official response to a report of shots being fired in the vicinity.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has provided initial details regarding the incident. According to their statement, the violence is not believed to be random. Authorities have also assured the public that there is no ongoing threat. The Sheriff’s Office indicated that the incident appears to be connected to domestic violence.
Specific details, such as the identities of the deceased, the exact time the shots were reported, or the timeline of events leading to the discovery, were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing, with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office leading the efforts to determine the full circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The Sheriff’s Office has not released further information regarding potential suspects or the nature of the domestic violence connection. Updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Joseph Swanson on kstp.com, see more information here.
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