19-year-old dead after shooting in western Minnesota

Four people are in custody in connection with the death in Frazee.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
December 21, 2025 at 12:04AM
A 19-year-old man was fatally shot, and four people were arrested in connection with his death in Becker County on Saturday. (Becker County Sheriff's Office )

A 19-year-old man died after he was shot early Saturday in western Minnesota, authorities say.

The Becker County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a disturbance and gunshots at a Frazee home just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday.

Deputies found Bryson Andrew May, of Frazee, badly hurt inside, according to the sheriff’s office. The 19-year-old was taken to Essentia-St. Mary’s, where he was pronounced dead.

Becker County deputies were told that four people left the house in a black SUV. An Otter Tail County deputy found the SUV north of Perham shortly after.

Four people were detained in connection with May’s death. Becker County is withholding their names pending further investigation.

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Four people are in custody in connection with the death in Frazee.

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