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Police ID postal worker shot, critically wounded by co-worker at post office in St. Paul

Officials on Monday released the identity of the man who was shot and critically wounded by a co-worker outside a post office in St. Paul over the weekend.

Roy Varghese, 50, of Eagan was shot several times midafternoon Sunday at the U.S. Postal Service’s Elway Station at 1715 W. 7th St., according to police. Varghese was taken by emergency responders to Regions Hospital.

Police Sgt. Mike Ernster said Monday that Varghese’s condition “is currently stable, but his injuries are life-threatening.”

Police said they arrested the suspected shooter about an hour later during a traffic stop near W. 7th and Madison streets.

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