A tragic incident unfolded in Chanhassen on Friday afternoon when a 33-year-old man Erik Berger from St. Paul was discovered dead in a garage, prompting a police investigation into what authorities have described as a "violent assault."
According to the Carver County Sheriff's Office, the man was found on the ground of a residence located on the 8100 block of Audubon Road by his parents around 4 p.m. Despite their efforts to revive him with CPR, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a perplexing turn of events, a person of interest linked to the man's killing identified as Daniel Balto was later found deceased at a residence in Minneapolis. The circumstances surrounding this individual's death remain undisclosed.
Authorities have refrained from disclosing further details regarding the nature of either man's demise, pending the results of autopsies. Their identities are expected to be revealed at a later stage.
The sheriff's office believes this incident was isolated and there is no further threat to the public," concluded the Carver County press release, offering reassurance to the community amidst the unfolding investigation.
