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Battle Lake Man Arrested for Recklessly Discharging a Firearm

By Derek Sidian Apr 18, 2026 | 3:27 PM

Clinton Hunnicut Jr. (OTCDF)

Battle Lake, MN – A Battle Lake man was arrested Friday after recklessly discharging a firearm.

The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says that around 4:38 p.m. Friday, deputies, along with police officers from Battle Lake and Henning, responded to a call in the Battle Lake trailer park.

During the investigation, officials determined that 67-year-old Clinton Hunnicut Jr. had discharged a firearm recklessly. With the assistance of the Otter Tail County SWAT Team, Hunnicut was taken into custody.

Deputies say there is no ongoing danger to the public.

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