Man charged in Cold Spring group home stabbing ordered to undergo mental competency exam

Published
July 03, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Cold Spring, Minnesota
400 block of 8th Avenue North
Incident type
Assault

Summary

Assault Cold Spring Minnesota in Cold Spring, Minnesota: A Stearns County judge ordered a mental competency examination for Luke McLane, 33, who is charged with one count of 2nd-degree murder in the stabbing death of a Catholic Charities group home employee. McLane is accused of stabbing the man in the neck multiple times on Saturday at the group home in the 400 block of 8th Avenue North in Cold Spring. The victim died at the scene despite life-saving efforts, and the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office ruled the death a homicide caused by multiple sharp force injuries. A hearing has been scheduled for August 3 to review the findings.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Luke McLane Unknown Charged

Original reporting

Mental Exam Ordered for Man Charged in Group Home Stabbing

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