LAKE BENTON, Minn. — Two people are dead and a firearm was recovered after authorities in southwestern Minnesota responded to a report of a medical emergency at a Lake Benton residence on Thursday afternoon.

Responders to the South Center Street home found an adult woman deceased and an adult man critically injured, according to a news release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The man was taken to Avera Tyler Hospital in Tyler, where he died.

The names of the dead have not been released. They were taken to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office in Ramsey for autopsies.

Investigators have determined that the incident was isolated and there is no threat posed to the community, according to the news release.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting local authorities with the investigation.

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