A New Year’s Day gathering in rural Wolverton, Minnesota ended in the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Jorden Boehm of Fargo, North Dakota. The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called shortly before 1 a.m. to a residence on Highway 75, where Boehm was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound to the neck. Witnesses told investigators an acquaintance, 26-year-old Myron Allen Johanson, had been brandishing a handgun throughout the evening and, according to the complaint, pointed the weapon at other people and at himself.

Johanson called 911 and was arrested at the scene; he was booked into the Wilkin County Jail and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension assisted in the investigation.

Boehm’s family described him as happy and helpful, passionate about cars and working toward opening his own auto shop after earning a mechanic’s degree. If anyone was at the party or has information about what happened that night, please come forward.