Michael Scott Brasel, 44, a St. Paul resident, was shot and killed outside his home in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood on Saturday, May 6, 2023. According to accounts, he confronted two teenagers who were stealing items from vehicles parked in front of his house while attempting to stop a car theft; he was shot multiple times and his wife heard three gunshots before finding him wounded in the front yard.

Two teens were arrested in connection with the shooting. The younger, Kle Swee, was 17 at the time and later pleaded guilty to murder; the older, Ta Mla, was 18 at the time and pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree murder. During Swee’s sentencing, family members, including Brasel’s children and his widow Hilary, delivered impact statements describing his role as a respected hockey coach, father and community member.

Brasel is survived by his wife Hilary and their children; he was preceded in death by his mother Nancy. An endowment has been established in his name. Does anyone have memories of Michael or information about the night of May 6 that could help the record of what happened?