Tragedy in St. Cloud: Candidate’s Daughter Killed

Adriana Stone 0 1 min read

Tragedy in St. Cloud: Candidate’s Daughter Killed

Police found 22-year-old Hallie Marie Tobler dead in her St. Cloud apartment Saturday night. The scene was described as violent. She had multiple stab wounds.

Officers say the likely attacker was her husband, 23-year-old Dylan Michael Tobler. Investigators called it a botched murder-suicide. Dylan was found inside the locked apartment with life-threatening stab wounds that are believed to be self-inflicted. He was taken to St. Cloud Hospital, listed in stable condition, and remains in police custody.

St. Cloud Police responded to a medical emergency call at about 8:20 p.m. Once Dylan is released from medical care, authorities say he will be booked into Stearns County Jail to face homicide charges.

The violent death forced an immediate and painful choice for Jeff Johnson. The Republican candidate for Minnesota governor has suspended his 2026 campaign to grieve with his family and deal with the ongoing investigation.

The Minnesota Republican Party issued a statement and asked for privacy and patience while the family and law enforcement work through a difficult time. The party also thanked first responders and urged Minnesotans to lift up the Johnson family.

The Minnesota Republican Party statement, unedited, is below:

The Minnesota Republican Party is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Dr. Jeff Johnson’s daughter, who was killed in a violent crime Saturday night in St. Cloud.
There are no words that can adequately express the sorrow we feel for Jeff and his family. The loss of a child is unimaginable, and our thoughts and prayers are with them as they grieve this devastating tragedy.
Out of respect for his family and the enormity of this loss, Jeff has suspended his campaign for Governor of Minnesota. We ask all Minnesotans to join us in lifting up the Johnson family during this incredibly painful time.
We also extend our gratitude to the first responders and law enforcement officers involved and ask for patience and compassion as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about the murder is urged to contact the St. Cloud Police Department or Tri-County Crime Stoppers.

Anyone who knows anything that could help investigators is asked to contact the St. Cloud Police Department. Authorities continue to investigate and have asked for patience as they piece together what happened.

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