Albert Lea, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has released the names of the man and woman who were killed Tuesday evening at a rural property near Albert Lea.

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office says 44-year-old Nathaniel DeWitt Bailey of Albert Lea died of gunshot wounds in an officer-involved shooting. Sixty-six-year-old Brenda Kay Krause, also of Albert Lea, was found deceased at the residence. She also died from gunshot wounds, and her death has been ruled a homicide.

The Officer-Involved Shooting Occurred After Authorities Were Told That a Man Had Sent a Text Indicating That He Had Killed His Mother

The BCA indicates that its preliminary investigation determined that law enforcement officers responded to the residence around 7 p.m. on June 10 after receiving a report that a man had texted a woman stating he had just killed his mother. Freeborn County authorities identified the man as Bailey and were told that he had fled the residence in a vehicle.

Mower County authorities later spotted the vehicle near Austin and attempted a traffic stop. The BCA says Bailey fled and led law enforcement officers on a chase back to the residence near Albert Lea.

According to the BCA statement, Bailey then exited the vehicle armed with a handgun. Officers at the scene discharged their weapons and shot Bailey, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The body of the slain woman was found during a search of the property following the officer-involved shooting.

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The news release says BCA crime scene personnel recovered a handgun and spent shell casings at the scene. It was also noted that portions of the fatal incident were recorded by body-worn cameras.

Five law enforcement officers from multiple jurisdictions remain on paid administrative leave while the BCA continues to investigate the incident.

• Mower County Sgt. Katlynne Fisher has eight years of law enforcement experience.
• Steele County Deputy Sean Robbins has 11 years of experience.
• Freeborn County Deputy Darik Weigel has eight years of experience.
• Albert Lea Police Detective Sy Vanthavong has 24 years of experience.
• Faribault County Sheriff’s Deputy (name withheld due to undercover status)

The BCA says the findings of its investigation will be presented to the Freeborn County Attorney’s Office for review once it is completed.

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