St. Paul police probe fifth homicide of 2026
St. Paul police say a man was found dead just after 11 a.m. Monday between railroad tracks near the 1400 block of Case Avenue, marking the city's fifth homicide of 2026.[1]
A passerby reported finding the man lying between the tracks just after 11 a.m. on Monday.[1] Responding St. Paul officers found apparent edged-weapon injuries, and the man was pronounced dead on arrival.[1] The Ramsey County Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to identify the victim and determine the exact cause of death.[1]
Police say the death is being investigated as a homicide and that the inquiry is ongoing as detectives seek more information.[1]
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- A passerby reported a man lying between railroad tracks near the 1400 block of Case Avenue just after 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2026.
- Responding St. Paul officers found the man with apparent edged-weapon injuries and he was pronounced dead on arrival.
- Police say this is St. Paul’s fifth homicide of 2026; the Ramsey County Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to identify the victim and determine exact cause of death.
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May 26, 2026