Marshall Police on the Hunt for Hotel Gunshot Suspect

Issue #077

28 Aug

In this Marshall Area Insider issue…

🌤️ Marshall, MN Weather - Partly cloudy with a high of 83

🗞️ Police on the Hunt for Hotel Gunshot Suspect

🗞️ Central and Southern Minnesota Endure Intense Thunderstorms

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Marshall Police on the Hunt for Hotel Gunshot Suspect

Marshall Police are currently on the lookout for a suspect involved in a gunshot incident at a local hotel earlier this month.

The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities have not disclosed many details.

However, they have issued an arrest warrant for Ed Lawrence Robert Tores, Jr., who is facing charges including illegal discharge of a firearm, possession of dangerous weapons, and second-degree assault.

Tores has been added to the Marshall Police Department’s “Most Wanted” list, and his photo and description are available on their website.

The incident took place in the early hours of August 2nd at a hotel on East College Drive.

A firearm was discharged in a hotel room, but thankfully, no one was injured.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found two females in the room, but the circumstances surrounding the gunshot remain under investigation.

Central and Southern Minnesota Endure Intense Thunderstorms

Severe thunderstorms rolled through central and southern Minnesota on Monday night, bringing intense winds and large hail.

Wind speeds hit 65 mph in Silver Lake, 63 mph in Eden Prairie, and 62 mph near Willmar.

The storms also delivered significant hail, with stones up to 1.75 inches in diameter reported in Lester Prairie and Parkers Prairie.

Funnel clouds were spotted near Essig and Kerkhoven, adding to the chaos. The storms caused widespread damage, knocking down trees in Waconia, Isanti, and North Branch.

Nearly 100,000 Xcel Energy customers experienced power outages, and the State Fair's Happy Together Grandstand concert was canceled due to the severe weather.

Upcoming Area Events

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Wednesday, August 28th

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at 701 East College Drive in Marshall from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday, August 31st
Wednesday, September 4 (first Wednesday of every month)

  • Dementia Caregiver Support Group from 10:00 - 11:30 AM at Adult Community Center in Marshall

    • Open to everyone, come when you can, no cost or obligation to attend, refreshments available

    • For questions contact Jamie Lanners (507) 828-8891

Thursday, September 5

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at 484 Craig Avenue on HWY 14 in Tracy from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Wednesdays in August and September

  • Farmers Market in Granite Falls at the Riverwalk from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friday, September 6th - Sunday, September 8th

  • Minneota Boxelder Bug Days

Monday, September 9th

  • Lyon County Republicans Fall Banquet with Guest Speaker Liz Collin at the SMSU Conference Center starting at 5:30 PM - for more information visit the Lyon County Republican Facebook Group

  • Marshall Public Schools Retired Teachers/Staff Lunch at the Marshall Golf Club at 11:00 AM

  • Complementary tour of Southview Elementary at 601 E Southview Drive at 10:20 AM

Fridays in September and October, starting Sept. 6th - October 18

  • Stepping On Classes at 9:00 AM at Adult Community Center in Marshall (Free, donations accepted)

    • reduce your risk of falls, and learn techniques for maintaining an active and fulfilling live

  • Registration will be on Friday, August 30th at 9:00 AM

  • For more information of pre-registration contact Jane Como at (507) 532-1326

Thursday, September 12th

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at 344 West Main Street in Cottonwood from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Friday, September 13th

  • Car Cinema: Road Less Traveled at the Marshall-Lyon County Library starting at 8:30 PM

Thursday, September 12th - Monday, September 16th
Saturday, September 14th

  • Squidfest in Granite Falls from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    • 10:00 AM: 5k run/ walk

    • 10:30 AM: Kids Disc Golf at Rice Park

    • 12:00 PM: Registration for Steve Virnig Memorial Dis Golf Tournament- Tournament begins at 12:30 PM

    • 12:00 PM: Tricia and the Toonies ENVIROShow at Plaza on Prentice Street

    • 1:00 - 4:00 PM: Todd’s Garage opens, free art & educational activities, live music performances, circus art performance

    • 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Live music performance by the Squid City Slingers in the City Parking Lot

    • 4:00 - 8:00 PM: Rib Fest at the American Legion

    • All day: Vendors & food trucks

Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th

  • Picker’s Paradise Fall Show at the Red Baron Arena & Expo in Marshall

    • Saturday hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    • Sunday hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday, September 19th

  • Thursdays on 3rd in Marshall from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

  • Prairie Jam at Schwan Regional Event Center on the Campus of Southwest Minnesota State University

  • Democratic-Farmer-Labor Pop-Up Tent at the Minneota Farmers Market from 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 21st
Saturdays and Sundays starting September 21st - October 26th
Saturdays, starting July 6th - October

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