ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/WCCO) – St. Paul Police have made an arrest in the murder of a 44-year old man who was shot and killed last weekend.
Chief Axel Henry said a 17-year-old male has been arrested in relation to the case and is facing second-degree murder charges.
Michael Brasel was fatally injured about 7:30 a.m. Sunday, and pronounced dead at Hennepin County Medical Center. Police said they believe Brasel was interrupting a crime outside his home on the 2300 block of Chilcombe Avenue.
According to investigators, a few hours after the shooting they focused their attention on a vehicle parked in front of the house. It was later towed away, escorted by police.
“There’s still a lot of information we’re still trying to learn and figure out. But we have made an arrest in this case,” Henry said.
Mayor Melvin Carter praised law enforcement for their work in the case.
Brasel was the father of two sons and a head coach for a Roseville Area Youth Hockey team one of his sons played on.
“We plead with the public to come forward if you know any details, or have any idea of who could have robbed Michael of the life he loved,” Hilary Brasel said. “Michael deserves justice. Our family needs closure.”
The investigation remains ongoing at this point.
