Brainerd investigation reveals one dead and another injured following welfare check

(Crow County, MN) -- Law enforcement officials say one woman was found dead and a man is in custody following a welfare check conducted north of Brainerd.

Crow Wing County Sheriff Deputies drove to Smith Road close to the Legionville Road intersection in Unorganized Territory around 8 a.m. Deputies say they found a deceased woman inside the home. A man was arrested at the scene and is currently in custody.

The name of the victim and the arrested suspect have not been released at this time.