Becker County investigating death; 1 suspect in custody

The Becker County Sheriff’s Office said they are investigating the death of a man who died early Saturday morning.

On Saturday at 1:20 a.m. the sheriff’s office said they got a report of a man who had been shot at 30397 US Hwy. 10, Lot #12 in Frazee.

Emergency personnel arrived on the scene and attempted lifesaving efforts but were unsuccessful, and the man was declared dead at the scene.

A short time later at 2:00 a.m., the sheriff’s office said they arrested 31-year-old Willis Charles McDonald of rural Frazee in connection to the incident. McDonald was booked into the Becker County Jail as the sheriff’s office continues to investigate the incident.

Authorities later identified the victim as 31-year-old Arlan Ray Bergstrom from Detroit Lakes.

The Becker County Sheriff’s Office said there is no current threat to the public.