Olmsted County Authorities Release Name of Man Shot and Killed

William Shillingford. Photo: Olmsted County Jail Roster

KALMAR TWP., Minn. (KWNO)-The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office has identified 70-year-old John Colbert as the man who was shot and killed at his residence Sunday night.  

During a media briefing, Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Lee Rossman said the incident began when Colbert approached a suspicious vehicle on their property. Authorities say 31-year-old William Shillingford of Dodge Center, Minn. fired three rounds at Colbert, striking him twice. before fleeing on foot.  

Neighbors in the area reported seeing Shillingford hiding in a ditch near the property. Shillingford ran to a nearby vacant structure after being spotted by the neighbors, authorities say.  

The criminal complaint states officers arrested Shillingford at gunpoint. Authorities reported finding a handgun near the area of Shillingford’s arrest.  

Shillingford has been charged with Second Degree Murder.