The Fosston, Minnesota community is grieving the tragic death of 31-year-old TeeJay Alvarez, who died Tuesday morning after being shot at an apartment complex earlier in the week. His passing has left family, friends, and loved ones heartbroken as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to law enforcement, officers were called to an apartment building in the 300 block of Mark Avenue on Monday around 3:20 p.m. after a 911 report of a disturbance involving a possible firearm. When officers arrived, they found Alvarez had been shot inside one of the units.
He was initially transported by a private vehicle to Essentia Health-Fosston Hospital before being airlifted to Essentia Health in Fargo for further treatment. Despite medical efforts, he later died from his injuries.
The Cass County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity and stated that the cause of death was a gunshot wound. His passing has deeply affected the local community, where friends and family are mourning the sudden loss.
During the investigation, authorities entered the apartment where the shooting took place and detained 22-year-old Cory Burnette Jr. without incident. He is currently being held at the Northwest Regional Correctional Center in Crookston on probable cause charges including second-degree assault and firearm discharge, with formal charges still pending.
Several agencies, including local police and state law enforcement units, are assisting with the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the motive or what led to the shooting, as investigators continue to collect evidence and interview witnesses.
As the case develops, loved ones of TeeJay Alvarez are left mourning a life cut short, remembering him as a 31-year-old whose passing has left a painful void in both his family and community.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional updates are expected as more information becomes available.
