Virginia Police Department investigating Saturday morning shooting

On Saturday morning at approximately 10:20 am, there was a report of a shooting at a residence on the 600 block of 9th Street South in Virginia.

Virginia Police Department Officers, members of the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, and Minnesota State Patrol responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, an adult male suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

The gunshot victim, an adult male, was transported to a hospital in Duluth. The status of the victim is unknown at this time.

According to the Virginia Police Department, the suspect and victim were familiar with each other, and there is no ongoing threat to the general public.

The matter is still under investigation.