Man dies following fight in Fridley, suspect in custody

FRIDLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A man died following a fight in Fridley Sunday night.

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office says the Fridley Police Department, Fire Department, and EMS responded to a fight on the 6300 block of Pierce Street Northeast around 10:20 p.m.

When responders arrived on scene, they found a man unconscious. They attempted live-saving measures, but the victim died at the scene. 

Police say the suspect fled the scene, but was apprehended a short time later. That suspect has since been released from custody and has not been charged. 

The incident is still under investigation.