Minnesota National Guardsman Found Dead At Hibbing Armory

Police investigate death of soldier in Hibbing armory 
Star Tribune
By Mark Brunswick
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Hibbing police are investigating the possible suicide of a Minnesota National Guard soldier whose body was found Monday in the Hibbing armory.

The Minnesota National Guard identified the soldier as Staff Sgt. Ryan Esala, 43, of Virginia, Minn., who served for more than 26 years. 

Published reports indicate that a weapon was near the body.
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