Names of victim, suspect released in fatal Grant County shooting

Authorities say a man is dead after he was shot by his brother in Grant County Sunday evening.

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office said that a 30-year-old man in the Elbow Lake area called 911 around 11:20 p.m. to report he had shot his brother.

Responding deputies say they detained the man at the scene and that the victim, a 33-year-old man, was pronounced dead.

The victim was identified Tuesday morning by the Sheriff’s Office as Stephen Erik Grytdahl.

Meanwhile, his brother, Conner Bruce Grytdahl, is being held at the Wilkin County Jail for second-degree unintentional murder charge. Authorities say formal charges are still pending.

Authorities say no additional details are available.