Kittson County (trfnews.i234.me) — Minnesota state vital records now list the death of 57-year-old Kevin Sele of Karlstad, Minnesota, as a suicide.
The update follows a multi-agency response. It began with a 911 call on November 1, 2025.
What happened on Nov. 1
In an earlier release, the Kittson County Sheriff’s Office described the call.
A dispatcher took the 911 call at 1:11 a.m.
Authorities said Sele reported an unknown person entered the home.
Sele said the person assaulted him and took his firearm, officials said.
The dispatcher then heard a gunshot, according to the release.
After that sound, Sele no longer responded to the dispatcher.
Multiple agencies were called to assist.
They included the Minnesota State Patrol and the Minnesota BCA Crime Scene Program.
What records now show
Minnesota vital records list the manner of Sele’s death as suicide.
The records list the cause of death as a gunshot wound.
The ruling indicates the death was not a homicide.
Why we are publishing this update
As a general rule, TRF News does not report on suicides.
We make exceptions when others may be at risk or injured.
This case drew a wide response and public concern.
No definitive public explanation was released at the time.
Publishing the updated record helps clarify what happened.
For more on death records, see the Minnesota Department of Health guide to vital records.
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I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Did Kash Patel investigate this murder himself? Something doesn’t sit right with this one. Seems like there was another suicide the very next day up there too. 🤔
I still refuse to believe this. This is bullshit.
I’m very surprised 😯
You never know what people are going through this just proves that, be kind to each other and offer help when you can
Seems fishy! The 911 call. Assault the claim someone took his gun hmmmmm
Fishy
Rest in peace Beef