9:35 a.m., Saturday, April 13

The Duluth Police Department wants to share our thoughts and prayers to 25-year-old Duluth resident Chantel Moose and her loved ones as they are grieving her loss.

Yesterday, DPD’s Tactical Response Team and Drone Unit executed a search warrant at Kingsley Heights for a person of interest. A subject was located and interviewed. The Duluth Police Department continues to investigate this incident and are seeking those responsible for this tragic event.

We believe this is an isolated event between two known parties.

This incident remains an active and ongoing investigation and no further information will be released at this time.

11 a.m., Friday, April 12

Mayor Roger Reinert and Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa provides statements to this early morning homicide:

“I want to extend my condolences to the loved ones of the victim in today’s early morning homicide. Any loss of life in our community is tragic, and loss of life as the result of violent crimes is unacceptable. Further, gun violence of any kind in our community is unacceptable,” said Mayor Roger Reinert. “We will have all means at our disposal to find those responsible for this tragic incident and hold them accountable for their actions.”

“The Duluth Police Department has been actively working on increasing safety measures to keep downtown Duluth safe. This includes increasing foot patrol and working with our businesses to ensure safety is all of our priority,” said Chief Mike Ceynowa. “Specifically, beginning in September of 2022 we made significant changes in our approach to the area of 1st St. and N 1st Ave W. These changes resulted in a 53% reduction in violent crime between Quarter 4 2022 and Quarter 4 2023. DPD will continue to work with our business partners to address behaviors in this area. We will not tolerate violence in our community.”

8:45 a.m., Friday, April 12

The female victim was pronounced deceased at a local hospital from a stab wound to the neck. A short time later, another male arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound and left against medical advice. It is unknown if this male is related to the original incident.

If anyone has any information on this incident, you are encouraged to call the Duluth Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit at (218)-730-5050.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation and the 100 block of W 1st St is open to the public.

ORIGINAL:

5 a.m., Friday, April 12

At approximately 2:15 a.m., Friday, April 12, Duluth Police responded to reports of sounds of gunshots and a possible stabbing in the 100 block of W 1st St. Upon arrival, officers located an injured female. The female was transported to a local hospital by Mayo Ambulance where she was pronounced deceased. The victim’s name won’t be released until next of kin is notified.

Officers are still on scene conducting an investigation. The 100 block of W 1st St will be closed until further notice.

This remains and active and ongoing investigation and no further information will be released at this time.