By Pat Sweeney
Update 5:40 PM
Minnesota investigators say an exchange of gunfire between a police officer and two brothers who were shot and killed on a road near Sebeka began when one of the suspects open fire on the officer and a sheriff’s deputy. Authorities say brothers David Savela and Michael Savela, both of Sebeka, were killed Saturday night in the shooting that happened after one of the brothers was pulled over after a brief chase. The incident escalated when the other brother arrived on scene. Authorities say Shannon Savela opened fire on Sebeka Police Officer Jason Wurm and Wadena County Sheriff’s Deputy Troy Mayer. Wurm eventually shot both of the brothers. Mayer was treated for a gunshot wound and released. Wurm was struck by gunfire in his bullet resistant vest but was not injured.
WADENA Authorities have identified the two men who died during an officer-involved shooting Saturday night near Wadena.
The Midwest Medical Examiner s Office has identified the men as 42-year-old David Savela and 36-year-old Shannon Savela, both of Sebeka. The brothers died of multiple gunshot wounds.
Authorities say Wadena County Deputy Troy Mayor attempted to pull over David Savela s vehicle for speeding shortly before 9:00 p.m. A struggle happened between the deputy and Savela.
A second vehicle, driven by Shannon Savela, then came to the scene, followed by officer Jason Worm from the Sebeka Police Department.
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