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"Arrow injuries to the chest" killed Minn. woman, police say

Police say a woman found dead in a Detroit Lakes, Minn. apartment on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 died of "arrow injuries to the chest." Jupiter Images via CBS Minnesota

(CBS/AP) DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Police say a woman found dead in a northwest Minnesota apartment on Wednesday afternoon died of "arrow injuries to the chest" in what appears to be a murder and attempted suicide, according to Valley News Live.

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's office identified the woman as 69-year-old Geraldine Kading of Dent, Minn.

A man who was found injured at the apartment in Detroit Lakes, Minn. was taken to St. Mary's Hospital. Police said the condition of the 56-year-old man is not known.

According to ABC affiliate WDAY, police have identified the man as David Strensrud, who was reportedly in a romantic relationship with the victim.

Strensrud has a criminal record and reportedly served 16 years in prison for sexual contact with a minor younger than 13. He was released in 2010.

The apparent crime scene in Detroit Lakes is about 200 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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