One Dead, One in Custody after Shooting at Resort

One man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting outside Bluefin Bay Resort in Tofte, Minnesota. 

Authorities confirm an altercation took place outside a holiday party at the resort early Wednesday morning — shortly after midnight. 

Kirk Bigby, 61, of Finland, Minnesota, is accused of shooting and killing the victim.

Authorities located Bigby in a guest room at the resort and arrested him.   A firearm was located in his room, according to officials.

Party attendees tell us Bigby was a resort employee and the male victim was working at one of the game tables being used at the party.  

Bigby is now in custody on 2nd degree murder charges. His initial court appearance has not been set yet. 

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension continues to investigate the shooting. 

The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family.