Brian Halverson, 56, was fatally shot on the night of May 3, 2026, on Government Road in Hinckley, Minnesota. First responders arrived about 11:15 p.m. and found Halverson with a fatal gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Pine County Sheriff’s Office opened a homicide investigation.

Authorities told the public they did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the community, a statement that suggested the shooting may not have been random, though officials released few specifics. Initial reports say no suspect had been identified and no arrests or charges were announced in the days and weeks afterward, leaving the case active and unresolved.

If anyone saw something on Government Road that night or has information about Brian Halverson’s death, contact the Pine County Sheriff’s Office.