Former Sturgis man dies in Florida

The former owner of a jewelry store in Sturgis was shot and killed at his business in Florida earlier this week.

Investigators from West Palm Beach said John Lauseng (LAW-sing) was ambushed by two men as he arrived at his jewelry store. Police said following a brief scuffle, Lauseng was shot in the back as he attempted to flee the store through an exit at the rear of the store.

He staggered to a nearby gas station, where he collapsed and later died at a local hospital, police said. The suspects remain at large and a motive was not immediately identified.

Lauseng lived in Sturgis until 2001. He operated a jewelry store in the 1200 block of South Nottawa Road.