NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. — The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office said a 21-year-old suspect is in custody after an active shooter incident was reported at the Lund Boat Company in northern Minnesota Thursday morning.
In a Facebook update, the sheriff's office said the suspect was an employee at the New York Mills boat manufacturing plant. The man and another employee were in a "verbal confrontation" when the suspect pulled out a small caliber handgun and fired at his coworker, according to the post.
The 31-year-old target, who wasn't hit by the bullet, was chased out of the building by the suspect but was able to escape. Investigators believe another shot might have been fired while outside.
Other employees inside the building barred the door to keep the suspect from getting back in. Outside, the shooting suspect attempted to run away but was restrained by other workers before deputies arrived.
According to Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons, Thursday was a "normal operating day" at the plant. He estimated that between 40-80 people could have been inside the building at the time shots were fired, and added that employees notified workers around the rest of the plant to help keep them safe.
“We're thankful for the work that the staff did, notifications and quick action by a few to take this person into custody. And just fortunate and very thankful that no one was hurt," Sheriff Fitzgibbons said.
This is a developing story. KARE 11 will provide more details as new information becomes available.
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