Deputy shot in Cass County released from hospital
Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk
Cass County' Sheriff Bryan Welk
WALKER, Min. – Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk says the deputy injured in a Turtle Lake Township shooting has been released from the hospital.
It happened on Sunday, November 16th, 2025,
In a news release Welk said deputy was shot during the exchange of gunfire and treated at a Fargo hospital.
The deputy sustained a gunshot wound to the upper right thigh and is expected to make a full recovery.
The sheriff said, “We ask the community to continue to keep him, his family, and all those affected by this tragic incident in your thoughts and prayers as he continues to heal.”
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension continues to lead the investigation into the shooting.
