Haley Marie Tobler, the 22-year-old daughter of Republican candidate Jeff Johnson, was fatally stabbed in her St. Cloud, Minnesota, apartment on the evening of February 7.
Haley Marie Tobler, daughter of gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson, was stabbed to death in a domestic incident in St. Cloud. (Representative Image/Unsplash)The violent incident shocked the community and forced her father to suspend his campaign for governor of Minnesota.
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Who was Haley Marie Tobler?Haley was found dead of multiple stab wounds by officers responding to a medical emergency call in the 3100 block of 40th Avenue South around 8:20 p.m., according to the St. Cloud Police Department.
Authorities are still investigating the circumstances of the tragedy with the assistance of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The killing has been classified as a suspected domestic homicide.
Haley was the daughter of former St. Cloud City Council member and Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson.
The Republican Party of Minnesota released a statement on Johnson’s behalf, saying, “Out of respect for his family and the enormity of this loss, Jeff has suspended his campaign for governor of Minnesota.”
They added, “We ask all Minnesotans to join us in supporting the Johnson family during this incredibly painful time.”
Police asked anyone with information about the incident to contact St. Cloud police at 320-251-1200.
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Police have identified the husband as the main suspectHer 23-year-old husband, Dylan Michael Tobler, was also found injured and transported to a local hospital. According to authorities working on the case, the injuries are believed to be self-inflicted.
“Based on the investigation, it is believed that (the husband’s) injuries were self-inflicted and he is responsible for Haley’s injuries and death,” authorities said in a press release.
Police said he is expected to face charges related to Haley’s death when released. Dylan remained in police custody in stable condition at the hospital as of Sunday night and is expected to be transferred to the Stearns County Jail.
