Sheriff asks for help to identify suspect

Crow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard reports on Sunday, May 3 at approximately 12:24 p.m. his office received a report of an assault involving a firearm taking place in the area of the 22000 block of County Road 4 just north of Merrifield. Deputies and officers from the Nisswa, Crosslake, Brainerd, Breezy Point, Minnesota State Patrol, and Pequot Lakes Police Departments assisted with attempting to locate the suspect.
Numerous witnesses were identified at the scene. The only information regarding the suspect is the suspect was driving a black sedan, wearing a handkerchief over their face and discharged the firearm from the vehicle while chasing the victim.
Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to contact the Crow Wing County Sheriff Office at 829-4749.
Sheriff Goddard advises,  “Public safety is paramount and wants the community to be aware that we are actively investigating this case and any leads we obtain. We do believe this is an isolated incident, but are asking that anyone in the area of the 22000 block of County Road 4 to please check your surveillance cameras systems for a black sedan coming or going from that area between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on May 3.
“I appreciate all the agencies that assisted with this investigation.”