In the early morning hours of Saturday, November 1, 2025, a sense of unease pierced the quiet of Karlstad, Minnesota. Kevin Sele, a 57-year-old resident, made a frantic call to 911 at approximately 1:00 a.m. In his distressed report, he told the dispatcher that an unknown individual had forced their way into his home on state Highway 11, assaulted him, and had taken his firearm.
The call took a terrifying turn when the dispatcher heard a single gunshot before the line fell silent; Sele was no longer responsive.
When deputies from the Kittson County Sheriff's Office arrived at the residence, they discovered a tragic scene. Kevin Sele was found deceased inside his home. Near his body, authorities recovered a firearm. The investigation into the shooting was immediately launched, with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension called in to assist local law enforcement with processing the scene.
As the investigation continues, many questions surrounding Sele's death remain unanswered. His body was transported to the University of North Dakota for an autopsy to officially determine the cause and manner of death. The Kittson County Sheriff's Office has stated that while the investigation is ongoing, they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to public safety. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident, and authorities have not released any information regarding a potential suspect or suspects.
