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City of Duluth - Police Department
Mike Ceynowa, Chief of Police
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
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Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
DATE: 7/15/2021
SUBJECT: UPDATE: Duluth Police Investigating Gunshot Injury
BY: Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Gunshot Injury
CASE NO.: 21096687
INCIDENT DATE: 7/15/2021
INCIDENT TIME: 8:30 p.m.
INCIDENT LOCATION:
SUBJECT: UPDATE: Duluth Police Investigating Gunshot Injury
BY: Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Gunshot Injury
CASE NO.: 21096687
INCIDENT DATE: 7/15/2021
INCIDENT TIME: 8:30 p.m.
INCIDENT LOCATION:
October 8, 2021 UPDATE:
36-year-old Duluth resident Anthony Weems has been arrested on September 25, 2021 in Douglas County on multiple warrants. One for Felon in Possession of a Firearm and another for a 5th Degree Assault.
10:50 p.m. UPDATE:
After further investigation, Duluth Police Officers have determined that the 35-year-old male victim was traveling in a vehicle when the discharge of the firearm occurred and that the gunshot wound was accidentally self-inflicted. The victim was struck in the leg and the injury is non-life-threatening. Efforts are underway to recover the firearm. There is no danger to the public.
ORIGINAL:
At 8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 15, 2021, Duluth Police Officers responded to a call of a 35-year-old male victim that was being treated at a local emergency room with a gunshot wound.
Officers are currently conducting interviews. The location of the incident has not yet been determined and the status of the victim’s injuries are currently unknown.
No further information will be released at this time as it is an ongoing investigation. Stay updated with us on our social media channels as we will provide further details as they become available.