MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension In Morristown For Death

According to a news release from the Rice County Sheriff's Office, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is on the scene in Morristown investigating a death scene. The Rice County Sheriff's Office received a call for service early this morning in Morristown regarding a disturbance.

According to the press release, the Rice County Sheriff's Office at 12:41AM, this morning, was sent to a disturbance call in the City of Morristown. "Upon arriving on the scene the Patrol Deputies made contact with a male at the residence who stated a person was badly injured. The Patrol Deputies located a deceased male. One adult male was taken into custody. There is no perceived threat to the public at this time. This is still a very active investigation. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is processing the scene."

A person was booked this morning into the Rice County Jail on charges of murder without premeditation with a firearm, that person's name will be withheld pending formal charges.

There was no further update at this time as to where in Morristown this occurred.

Hit The Road This Summer And See These 10 Uniquely Minnesota Roadside Attractions!

If you are looking for an excuse to get out of town for the weekend this summer, maybe give some of these uniquely Minnesota roadside attractions a view? Minnesota has plenty of options for those looking for something out of the ordinary, from green giants, and giant loons, to big ol' hockey sticks, there is something to see from border to border, from Iowa to Canada. Here are 10 options that might make a great weekend get-away or a simple day trip on the motorcycle.