Redwood Falls Gazette
Quincy Domingo Schaffer, age 21, was reported missing to Lower Sioux Police Department on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Schaffer’s body was located on Jan. 31 by members of a community search party.
Two days after Schaffer was reported missing, on Jan. 29, the LSPD released a statement about the search which said Schaffer had not been located, “but an incredible amount of effort is going into trying to locate him. Officers have utilized the LSPD K9, drones, ATVs, and foot patrols throughout the community.” LSPD also said, “Redwood County Sheriffs Office and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension have both been assisting our Officers in efforts to locate Mr. Schaffer. Our Officers are working longer days to try and locate this missing young man.”
Authorities: Hypothermia was âcontributing factorâ in manâs death
GoFundMe created for Schaffer family By KEYC Staff | February 2, 2021 at 5:28 PM CST - Updated February 2 at 5:28 PM
MORTON, Minn. (KEYC) â Authorities announced Tuesday that they believe foul play was not involved in the recent death of a 21-year-old man.
The Ramsey County Medical Examinerâs Office completed its autopsy of Quincy Schaffer on Tuesday and determined hypothermia was a contributing factor in his death. The autopsy found no significant physical injuries that would indicate assault or other cause of death.
Photo: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Quincy Domingo Schaffer Josh Skluzacek Created: January 29, 2021 04:36 PM
UPDATE: Monday, the Lower Sioux Police Department stated 21-year-old Quincy Domingo Schaffer was found dead on Sunday. The department thanked those who helped in the search. An autopsy revealed that Schaffer suffered no significant injuries and that hypothermia was a contributing factor in his death. He was located in a wooded area behind a residence in the Lower Sioux Indian Community.
Police are asking for the public s help to find a missing man who was last seen Jan. 26 on the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Redwood County.