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Arlan Ray AJ Bergstrom

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early hours of August 10, 2024, a violent encounter in Frazee, Minnesota, ended the life of 31-year-old Arlan Ray "AJ" Bergstrom, a White male from Detroit Lakes. The incident unfolded at the Acorn Lake Trailer Park where Bergstrom was fatally shot. First responders were called to the scene at approximately 1:20 a.m. and attempted lifesaving measures, but Bergstrom was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound.

Within about an hour of the shooting, a suspect, identified as 31-year-old W ...Read More
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  • KVRR Local News: Man Killed in Becker County Shooting, Arrest Made - KVRR Local News
  • KVRR Local News: Man In Deadly Shooting Near Frazee Claims Self-Defense - KVRR Local News
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    Victim Details

    Arlan Ray AJ Bergstrom

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Frazee

    MN

    2024-08-10

    31

    Arlan

    Ray AJ Bergstrom

    Yes

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I keep thinking about the role AJ played at the Becker County Landfill. It's easy for folks to overl... ...Read More
    10/14/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following AJ Bergstrom's case, and one thing that stands out to me is his... ...Read More
    08/17/2024
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