1 dead from shooting in Meeker County

A victim died after suffering from a gunshot wound in Acton Township Friday night.

According to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, at 10:42 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 26000 block of 545th Avenue.

Once deputies arrived at the scene, they located a man outside of the home who had a gunshot wound. Deputies attempted medical aid, but the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The victim has been taken to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office. His name will be released once the preliminary autopsy and family notifications are complete.

No one is in custody at this time. However, investigators do not believe this was a random act and have no information to indicate an ongoing threat to the public.

Additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.