Police say man found near St. Cloud Tech High School died in fire

WCCO digital update: Afternoon of July 1, 2024

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Police in St. Cloud are investigating after finding a body near Tech High School on Monday.

The St. Cloud Fire Department was called to the 4200 block of 33rd Street South shortly after 11 a.m. for a small grass fire. The fire had broken out in a natural area next to Tech High School.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a dead person in the area, police say.

Police identified the man as 26-year-old Mohamed Mustaf Mohamud. The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office determined Mohumad died as a result of the fire.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Minnesota Fire Marshall's Office assisted in the investigation.

Police say there is no known threat to the public at the time and no foul play occurred.

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