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Blake Besser

Case from Saint Michael, MN dated May 09, 2015

Victim Details

Blake Besser

Male

White / Caucasian

Saint Michael

MN

2015-05-09

29

Blake

Besser

06/29/2026

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On May 9, 2015, in St. Michael, Minnesota, 27-year-old Blake Besser and his father, 49-year-old Elk River police officer Todd Besser, were tragically shot and killed in their home. The assailant was identified as Blake's younger brother, 21-year-old Christopher T. Besser. Authorities responded to a 911 call from Blake, who, despite his injuries, managed to inform dispatchers that his brother had shot him before succumbing to his wounds.

Investigations revealed that earlier that evening, ...
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  • St. Michael man charged with killing father, brother - MPR News
  • Communities In Shock After Elk River Cop, Son Killed In St. Michael
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Blake’s bravery during those final moments. Despite being in unim... ...Read More
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