James Arthur Couture, aged 65, passed away on November 9, 2019, in Cloquet, Minnesota. Born on March 26, 1954, in Cloquet, he was a member of the Fond du Lac Reservation and was known for his love of hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Couture was affectionately known as 'Weasel' by those close to him.
On the morning of November 9, 2019, law enforcement responded to a call at approximately 5 a.m. on Brevator Road in rural Cloquet.
Upon arrival, they discovered that James Arthur Couture had been shot. The incident appeared to be a shooting by an acquaintance.
Following the incident, one suspect was taken into custody. The suspect, whose name has not been disclosed in the available sources, was described as an acquaintance of Couture. Further details about the suspect, including their age, were not provided in the initial reports.
The investigation into the shooting was conducted by the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, and the suspect was held in custody pending further investigation. The community was left in shock by the sudden and tragic loss of Couture, who was remembered fondly by his family and friends.
