Sheriff’s office: Death of man in state wildlife management area being investigated
Anoka County Sheriff[KSTP/File]
The death of a man who was found in the Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area is being investigated by the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.
According to a release from the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, deputies dispatched to the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area in Columbus at 9:50 a.m. on Saturday on the report of a man found unresponsive.
When deputies arrived, the 20-year-old victim, identified as Mort Siwe of St. Paul, was determined to be dead with visible external injuries.
A postmortem examination was done by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, who determined the injuries were indicative of a physical assault.
No arrests have been made in this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office at 763-427-1212.
This case is under investigation.