Mower County Sheriff: Deaths of Three Grand Meadow Boys & Their Father Determined to be Homicide-Suicide
Grand Meadow, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Mower County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man and three boys who were found deceased following a house fire in Grand Meadow Sunday.
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An update issued by Mower County Sheriff Steve Sandvik Wednesday afternoon also disclosed the cause and manner of the deaths.
Firefighters found the four bodies after responding to the fire in the 100 block of First Street Northeast in Grand Meadow just before 11:30 Sunday morning.
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The boys have been identified as 14-year-old Oliver James Christenson, 14-year-old Felix Richard Christenson and seven-year-old Calvin Jones Christenson.
Sandvik said the boys’ manner of death has been determined to have been homicide by gunshot wound.
The deceased man has been identified as the boys’ father, 38-year-old Levi David Christenson. His manner of death has been determined to be suicide by gunshot wound, according to Sandvik.
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website. Resource information is provided for free as well as a chat message service. To speak directly to a professional, call 988. You are not alone and help is available. Every life is important.
Wednesday’s update did not include any new information regarding the house fire. The investigation remains active and ongoing, Sandvik said.
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In a statement issued through law enforcement, the family is requesting their privacy be respected as they come to grips with the tragic incident.
The family also expressed appreciation for the well wishes they’ve received from the Grand Meadow community and the caring service provided by first responders.
A GoFundMe has been launched for the mother of Oliver, Felix and Calvin. “Her boys were her pride and joy, her happiness, and the center of her universe,” the fundraiser says.
A prayer vigil is taking place Wednesday night at the St. Finbarr Catholic Church in Grand Meadow. It’s scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
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