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Man found dead at Digi-Key in Thief River Falls, murder investigation ongoing

Jorge Luis-Benitez-Estremera is in custody on a second-degree intentional murder (not premeditated) charge. The name of the deceased has not been released.

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THIEF RIVER FALLS, M.N. — A man was found dead at Digi-Key Corporation in Thief River Falls on Tuesday night, May 9, and a homicide investigation has begun.

The Thief River Falls Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff's Office responded to Digi-Key Corporation at 701 Brooks Ave. S at 10:12 p.m., according to a press release from the department.

A man was found dead due to "homicidal violence," the release said.

Jorge Luis-Benitez-Estremera is in custody on a second-degree intentional murder (not premeditated) charge.

The name of the deceased will not be released until the family has been notified, the release said.

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The Thief River Falls Police Department, Pennington County Sheriff's Office and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating the incident.

According to the release, there is no threat to the public. More information will be released as it becomes available.

Sav Kelly joined the Grand Forks Herald in August 2022.

Kelly covers public safety, including local crime and the courts system.

Readers can reach Kelly at (701) 780-1102 or skelly@gfherald.com.