(Mountain Iron, MN) — Two St. Louis County Sheriff’s deputies are being cleared after shooting and killing a young man in Mountain Iron late last year. The St. Louis County Attorney’s office released a statement yesterday saying Ryan Smith and Matt Tomsich had to use deadly force in the situation. The two deputies shot and killed 19-year-old Estavon Elioff following a chase that ensued after Elioff allegedly robbed a local business in early December. The incident was investigated by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and underwent a two-tier outside review, with findings concluding that the shooting was authorized by the law.
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!
