Suspicious Death Under Investigation In Western Wisconsin

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Authorities in western Wisconsin are investigating a suspicious death at a home in Colfax Township Wednesday evening.

According to the Dunn County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the residence around 6 p.m. after receiving a request for a welfare check on the individual.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered a dead man in the home. Officials say the death appears to be suspicious in nature.

The sheriff's office has identified a person of interest in connection to this incident and is in contact with them for questioning.

Authorities believe this was an isolated incident and are confident that there is no threat to the community.