On April 24,​ 2023. The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office was requested by the river falls police department after officers ​located an unconscious female with significant head trauma lying in front of a residence. It was also reported that the glass to the front door was shattered. ​As deputies arrived they were informed by an officer that there was a spent shell casing inside and that the residence had not been fully cleared yet. A short distance from the crime scene, officers pulled over a male (Michael) that drove past the crime scene. He appeared intoxicated and was making odd statements. Michael was visibly nervous and mentioned having a concealed carry permit. Deputies informed him that he was going to be detained for the meantime while they investigated the situation. Michael was handcuffed and secured in the rear of a squad car. Deputies went back to the crime scene and observed a female lying on the ground. There was a broken window on the screen ​door behind her with blood on it. ​It was documented that deputies ​observed (3) unspent silver 9mm cartridges lying on the floor inside the entry way and (1) spent silver 9mm casing on the floor with them. Deputies entered the residence and announced themselves as law enforcement, shouting commands for anyone to come out. The house was cleared and nobody was located inside. Michael lived at a residence located directly across the street of the victim's residence. Deputies went to his house and questioned his roommate. The roommate stated that Michael had access to a firearm and agreed to go to the police department for further questioning. It was later discovered that Micheal was the one who shot and killed his neighbor. He was found guilty for 2nd Degree Reckless Homicide. Michael was sentenced to 15 years in prison and 7 years of extended supervision. This video is for educational purposes only.