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Man Stabbed After Threatening Texts, Claims Self-Defense
10 Jun
Summary
- Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing during an argument.
- Defendant claims he acted in self-defense after receiving threatening texts.
- Incident occurred within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation.
A fatal stabbing occurred on May 20 within the Navajo Nation, leading to murder charges against 18-year-old Seviano Kee. Kee is accused of fatally stabbing an unidentified man with a kitchen knife following an argument.
According to court documents, Kee stated he received threatening text messages and felt threatened before the altercation. He claimed he only intended to 'poke' the victim during a second argument, asserting he felt he had no other choice. Kee also reported that the victim did not hit him or possess any weapons during the incident.
FBI agents and Navajo police responded to the scene, where family members were attempting CPR. Witnesses reported hearing an argument and seeing one man fall to the ground with a kitchen knife in his side before the suspect fled. Kee was later located and detained by Navajo officers.
