By Mattie Hjelseth
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 provide 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 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 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.”
UPDATE
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.
-- Source: Duluth Police press release
TWIN PORTS PEOPLE
Duluth’s A&L Properties, the region’s premier provider of Class-A office space and commercial property management services, has hired Abbi Paduano as Manager of its Executive Suites.
Paduano, a UMD graduate, serves tenants of the one and two-person Executive Suites offices located on the top floor of the Duluth Technology Village, at 11 E. Superior St. She also manages reservations from tenants and the general public for the Technology Village’s five conference rooms, which have capacities ranging from eight to 28 people.
“Abbi’s skill set and professionalism perfectly fit the many needs of the diverse tenant mix in our Executive Suites, and we’re happy to have her as part of the A&L team,” said A&L Chief Executive Officer Tiffany Hughes.
-- Press release
TODAY
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland 15th Annual Gala, 7 p.m. Greysolon Ballroom in Downtown Duluth
