Shakopee Police were on the scene of a murder investigation yesterday after a woman was found fatally stabbed outside a vehicle near downtown Shakopee. After a short period of time, a male was arrested in connection with the stabbing and arrested and jailed.

According to a press release from the Shakopee Police Department:

On July 28, 2021, at approximately 2:31 p.m., Shakopee Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing incident at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Spencer Street.

Shakopee officers found 55-year-old America Mafalda Thayer of Shakopee on the sidewalk with stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers quickly apprehended 42-year-old Alexis Saborit of Shakopee on suspicion of second-degree murder. He is being held in the Scott County Jail pending charges.

At this time, investigators believe the suspect knew the victim and this wasn’t a random act.

Investigators from the Shakopee Police Department are investigating the death. The Minnesota BCA processed the crime scene.

The Shakopee Police Department also wants to express its appreciation to the agencies who responded to assist on the incident. The department would also like to extend its condolences to the family of the victim.

Anyone with information concerning this event may contact the Shakopee Police Department at 952-233-9400.

These Are the 20 Safest Cities in Minnesota in 2021

Everyone wants the place they call home to be a safe place where we can go relax at the end of the day. According to Safewise, these are the 20 safest cities in the state of Minnesota for 2021.

Minnesota's 25 Smallest Towns According to the 2020 Census

According to the 2020 census, the smallest town in Minnesota has a population of 507 people. Check out the 25 smallest towns in Minnesota according to our latest census.

More From KQCL Power 96