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Authorities searching for person of interest in Hugo homicide

Manhunt underway for person of interest in Hugo homicide
Manhunt underway for person of interest in Hugo homicide 00:49

HUGO, Minn. — Deputies in Hugo are searching for the person they believe assaulted and killed a woman.

Just before 6 p.m. Monday, the Washington County Sheriff's Office and medics responded to reports of an unknown medical situation at a Hugo home.

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They found a 68-year-old woman with severe traumatic injuries, the sheriff's office said. She died at the hospital

Deputies are searching for Trevor Joseph Wunderlich. The 45-year-old is described as 6 feet 1 inch tall and about 225 pounds. He has blue eyes, a bald head and a beard. 

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Trevor Joseph Wunderlich Washington County Sheriff's Office

When he was last seen, he was wearing black and grey shorts with no shirt.

Wunderlich is considered dangerous. Investigators aren't sure if he has any weapons.

Anyone who sees him is advised to not approach him and to contact 911 right away. 

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