Rochester man dies of ‘apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound’ after being accused of murdering his sister – Post Bulletin

WINONA, Minnesota – A Rochester man accused of killing his sister in Wisconsin died of an “apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound” Friday evening, Sept. 6, after being stopped by police in Winona, Minnesota.

Scott A. Jenkins, 59, of Rochester was accused of shooting his sister, Michelle Jenkins, multiple times in their Eau Claire home last month. Michelle Jenkins' body was found Aug. 29 after authorities there conducted a welfare check.

During their investigation, officers discovered that Scott Jenkins had driven to his sister's home on the day of her death and identified him as a suspect. ECPD worked with several agencies in southeastern Minnesota to locate Scott Jenkins. A search warrant was issued for his Rochester residence and although additional evidence was collected, he was not located.

On Friday around 8 p.m., Winona police, with assistance from other agencies, stopped Scott Jenkins' vehicle on Interstate 90 near Highway 43.

During the traffic stop, officers asked Scott Jenkins to exit the vehicle. Officers eventually approached the vehicle and found him dead in the driver's seat. He had apparently inflicted a self-inflicted gunshot wound, ECPD said.

The case is still under investigation.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and all those affected by this senseless act,” the ECPD said in a press release.

Several agencies in southeastern Minnesota assisted Eau Claire police with the case, including Rochester Police, Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Winona Police, Winona County Sheriff's Office, St. Charles Police, St. Charles EMS and the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner's Office. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Minnesota State Patrol also assisted.

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