ALDEN, Minn. — The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance on September 24 that escalated into a shooting at the home of Dave and Shari Petersen in rural Alden. Their son, Joshua Petersen, was found with gunshot wounds and later died from his injuries. Joshua Petersen, 45, was transported to Rochester after being stabilized in Alden. His parents, Dave, 71, and Shari, 69, suffered blunt force injuries and received medical attention. Another son, Jason Petersen, 47, was also present and treated for injuries. Authorities detained and questioned all three family members before releasing them. Two children who were at the home during the incident were safely taken by their mother. Investigators say Joshua Petersen was subject to active Harassment Restrainin

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