Cody Alan Baseman, aged 28, tragically passed away on September 24, 2015, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Born on September 15, 1987, in Albert Lea, Cody was the son of Lori Callahan, Craig Eggers, and Wade Baseman. On the day of his death, Cody was found with a gunshot wound at a residence located at 1510 Academy Ave. The Albert Lea Police Department and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension conducted a thorough investigation into the incident.
Upon arrival at the scene, police discovered Cody along with the homeowner, Joseph Brigston, and a woman named Sheryl Sorenson. Despite lifesaving efforts, Cody succumbed to his injuries. The medical examiner confirmed that Cody died from a gunshot wound but could not determine whether the shot was self-inflicted, accidental, or intentional. The investigation revealed that both Cody and Joseph Brigston had been drinking, and the firearm involved was known to belong to Brigston.
The police investigation concluded that the shooting was accidental, occurring during a struggle over the gun between Cody and Brigston. The Freeborn County Attorney's Office reviewed the case and found no basis for criminal charges against Brigston or Sorenson. Cody Baseman was remembered by his family as a kind and helpful individual who loved fixing cars and had four young children.
