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Man calls 911 to report killing his brother in Grant County, sheriff's office says

Sheriff says man called 911 after fatally shooting his brother in Grant County
Sheriff says man called 911 after fatally shooting his brother in Grant County 00:23

ELBOW LAKE, Minn. — Authorities detained a western Minnesota man Sunday night after he fatally shot his brother, then called 911 to report the shooting.

The 911 call came from an Elbow Lake man around 11:20 p.m., according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office. Deputies detained the 30-year-old man, but it's unclear if he remains in custody. His 33-year-old brother died at the scene.

The sheriff's office said the shooting is under investigation.

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