Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Minnetonka last week, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Two ID’d in apparent Minnetonka murder-suicide
Police have not yet released any statements about the July 18 shooting.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
July 23, 2024 at 1:45AM
Minnetonka police have not released any statements about the incident, but medical examiner’s reports indicate Patricia A. Spitzmueller, 71, and Kenneth R. Spitzmueller, 76, both died from gunshot wounds in an apartment in the 12200 block of Minnetonka Boulevard on Thursday evening.
An autopsy determined Patricia Spitzmueller died by homicide and Kenneth Spitzmueller died by suicide, according to the reports.
An officer with the Minnetonka Police Department said a department spokesperson was unavailable Monday evening to discuss the incident. The Star Tribune was unable to immediately reach members of the Spitzmueller family on Monday.
Police were called to the apartment at 8:30 p.m. for a report of someone in need of CPR, according to the Minnetonka Police Department’s online call log.
How to find help
The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Minnesota recommends these resources if you or someone you know is in crisis:
National 988 suicide and crisis lifeline: Dial 988
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741 or text AYUDA for help in Spanish
The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386
Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline: Call 833-600-2670
You can find a directory of mobile crisis services across Minnesota here.
Anyone experiencing domestic abuse can also access these resources:
Hennepin County Domestic Abuse Service Center: 612-348-5073
Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-866-223-1111 (24-hours)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
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