Faribault County authorities are releasing the name a person found dead at a property in rural Wells.
According to a press release, the victim of a homicide has been identified as 54-year-old Miguel Angel Chavez-Lopez of Albert Lea.
The sheriff’s office responded to a 911 call around 11:46 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, that a body was in the 14000 section of 540th Avenue, Walnut Lake Township.
Chief Deputy Scott Adams would not comment on how Chavez-Lopez was killed. He says Ramsey County Medical Center officials are still confirming the death as a homicide.
“Some stuff we have to keep confidential and private until more interviews are completed,” says Adams. “As the case goes on more information will be released at that time.”
The incident remains under investigation with the assistance of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
Authorities are asking the public with any tips or case information to contact deputy investigator Chris Albers at (507) 526-5148, ext. 2133.