Alexandria homicide victim identified
(KSTP)
UPDATE 11/27/23 – Police have released the name of a woman who was found dead inside of an Alexandria home late Friday night.
According to officials, 58-year-old Desiree Frederick died after being stabbed. Frederick’s death is being classified as a homicide.
As of this time, police believe this is still an isolated incident, and the public doesn’t appear to be at risk.
Frederick’s body was found inside a home located on the 1600 block of 6th Avenue East.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Alexandria Police Department at 320-763-6631.
INITIAL REPORT 11/25/23: Authorities in Alexandria are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday night on the 1600 block of 6th Avenue East.
First responders were called to the scene around 10:31 p.m. and found an adult unresponsive inside the home, according to a news release from Alexandria Police Department. Despite first aid, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The death is being investigated as a homicide, police said. Investigators don’t believe this was a random act and don’t believe there is any danger to the public.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension assisted in processing the scene and collecting evidence. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the West Central Drug and Violent Crime Task Force are also assisting the police department.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending family notifications and review by the medical examiner’s office. Police didn’t state whether the victim was a man or a woman, or how they died.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Alexandria Police Department at 320-763-6631.