River Falls (WQOW) - There's new information is released in a death investigation.
A young man from River Falls has been released from jail.
Codi Walztoni was arrested after a stabbing in River Falls on Friday. One man died and another was taken to the hospital.
Police say there was an argument at an apartment building, but they aren't saying much more about the case.
Monday, the Pierce County District Attorney said Walztoni would be released from jail.
The DA said it's premature to formally charge him until the investigation is done. The district attorney also said they're unsure whether Wisconsin's self defense law would apply.
River Falls Police say there is a significant amount of information that needs to be collected yet. For example: the state crime lab report and the medical examiner's report.
Over the weekend, the police chief said he believed there was no danger to the public and Monday, after News 18 learned Walztoni would be released from jail, the police chief said he still stands by that statement.
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River Falls (WQOW) - A stabbing in River Falls leaves one man dead, another injured, and an 18-year-old in custody.
Police say 22-year-old Dylan Barry was killed Friday, and 20-year-old William Sangster was taken to Regions Hospital in St. Paul with knife wounds. The two were found just before 9 a.m. on Friday after officers responded to a reported domestic situation with a knife involved.
Police aren't releasing much information, but say an argument broke out between three men at an apartment building. They say the investigation is in its early stages and is ongoing.
Codi Walztoni, 18, was arrested and has been charged with aggravated battery. Formal charges will be considered by the Pierce County District Attorney. The River Falls police chief says there is no danger to the community.
A court records search shows Walztoni was arrested last month in River Falls and has been charged with two counts of drug possession.
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Press Release from the River Falls Police Department:
On Friday, July 6, 2012 at approximately 8:49 a.m., River Falls police were dispatched to 233 W. Cascade Avenue, River Falls regarding a reported domestic situation with a knife involved.
Upon arrival, officers found two male individuals with knife wounds. Both individuals were transported by ambulance to the River Falls Area Hospital. Individual #1 was identified as Dylan T. Barry, age 22, current address unknown. Mr. Barry was pronounced dead at the River Falls Area Hospital.
Individual #2 was identified as William E. Sangster, Jr., age 20, current address unknown. Mr. Sangster was transferred from River Falls Area Hospital to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. for treatment of his injuries.
A third male individual was taken into custody and later transported to the Pierce County jail charged with aggravated battery. This individual was identified as Codi J. Walztoni, DOB 3/3/94, residing at 233 W. Cascade Avenue, Apt. 106, River Falls.
Formal charges will be considered by the Pierce County District Attorney.
Preliminary investigation shows there was a confrontation between Mr. Sangster, Mr. Barry and Codi Walztoni in the apartment at 106 E. Cascade Avenue. Mr. Sangster and Mr. Barry received knife wounds. The investigation is in its early stages and is continuing.
The Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory, Mobile Crime Scene Unit has arrived to assist in evidentiary processing of the incident. The River Falls Police Department is being assisted by officers from the St. Croix County Sheriff's Department, Pierce County Sheriff's Department, University of Wisconsin River Falls Police Department and the River Falls Ambulance Department.
Chief Roger Leque indicates, "At this time, there is no danger to the greater community arising out of this incident."
