A Minnesota man is facing charges for allegedly killing his co-worker with a sledgehammer on Tuesday.
Wright County police responded to Advanced Process Technologies in Cokato, and found Amber Czech, 20, with head trauma and significant blood loss near a bloody sledgehammer.
Deputies identified the suspect as David Bruce Delong, 40, who had been seen on surveillance footage leaving his workstation and walking to Czech’s workstation — where Delong allegedly bludgeoned Czech until she fell to the floor, North Wright County Today reported.
According to police, Delong told another employee, “I hit her with your hammer. She is by your toolbox. She is gone.”
Delong allegedly told police that he did not like Czech and had plotted to kill her for some time. KARE reported that Delong made the admission after officers informed him of his rights.
Delong, who appeared in court on Wednesday, is charged with second-degree murder.
North Wright County Today reported that Advanced Press Technologies produces tanks and various equipment for dairy farms throughout the state.
“We are heartbroken by yesterday’s tragedy, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends in this terrible moment. We are also making sure our employees have the support they need and working closely with law enforcement as they continue their investigation,” the company said in a statement issued to CBS.
“Production at the facility has been paused for the remainder of the week, and administrative staff are working remotely.”
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[Feature Photo: Facebook; Wright County police]
