Hibbing police investigate slaying of business owner

HIBBING, Minn. (AP) - Police say the man found dead in a house in Hibbing is a homicide victim.

WDIO-TV (https://bit.ly/2vcKQeO ) reports 60-year-old Brian Joseph Nelson was stabbed and was found dead in a house behind The Bottle Shop liquor store Monday. Authorities say Nelson is a long-time Hibbing resident and business owner.

Police say the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation. There’s no immediate word on any suspects.

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Information from: WDIO-TV, https://www.wdio.com