Roseville police arrest man for relative killing

Published 10:26 am Wednesday, August 25, 2010

ROSEVILLE — Police have arrested a 29-year-old for allegedly killing an 83-year-old relative in Roseville.

The Star Tribune of Minneapolis reports the relative was found dead in a first floor condominium unit Tuesday.

Authorities did not say how the man died, and declined to name the victim or the suspect.

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A police news release said the suspect, who lives in Stillwater, approached an officer and confessed to the murder. Police are still trying to determine a motive.

Detectives planned to present the case to the Ramsey County attorney’s office Wednesday for consideration of charges.