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Mankato police are asking for help identifying the person involved in the murder of 27-year-old Buay Juk

WCCO Digital Headlines: Afternoon of October 29, 2024


WCCO Digital Headlines: Afternoon of October 29, 2024

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MANKATO, Minn. – Mankato police hope a reward will help them solve the murder of a 27-year-old man a year ago.

In a video posted to YouTube on Monday, Cmdr. Chris Baukol says Someone shot Buay Juk on Balcerzak Drive just after midnight on October 28, 2023.

Buay Yuk

Mankato Police


At that time, a witness told police he saw a man running from the scene after shots were fired.

Investigators shared surveillance video that shows the man they believe is a person of interest in this case.

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The person interested in Buay Juk's death

Mankato Police


Juk's family says he was “father, son, brother and uncle” and that his murder turned their lives “upside down.”

Police are offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mankato police at 507-387-8565.