Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, Minnesota
End of Watch Friday, October 1, 1897
Add to My HeroesCharles Wetsel
Game Warden Charles Wetsel was stabbed to death while investigating out of season fishing and hunting near Fosston.
He had discovered an Indian family netting fish and trapping muskrat off of their reservation. When he ordered them away from the lake the husband attacked him and stabbed him twelve times as the wife helped. Officer Wetsel shot and killed the husband, wife, and oldest child during the assault. The youngest child witnessed the incident and reported the murder.
Warden Wetsel's body wasn't located until one week after his murder.
Warden Wetsel was survived by his father.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Three shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsWarden Wetsel,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Minnesota.
R.I.P.
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