Which type of murder is committed while attempting or committing a felony including burglary or kidnapping?

The correct answer is based on the legal principle known as "felony murder." This doctrine holds that if a person commits a serious crime, such as burglary or kidnapping, and a death occurs as a direct result of that crime, it can be classified as first-degree murder, regardless of intent to kill.

Under Minnesota law, first-degree murder includes intentional killings as well as those that happen during the commission of a felony, which means that individuals can face severe consequences even if they did not plan or anticipate that their actions would lead to someone's death. This principle is designed to deter dangerous criminal activities that can lead to grave outcomes and reflects the seriousness with which the law treats violent offenses.

In contrast, the other options represent different classifications of homicide or assault. Second-degree murder typically involves intent but does not require the connection to a felony, while manslaughter, particularly second-degree, involves a lesser degree of culpability often associated with provocation or reckless actions rather than intent to kill. Aggravated assault refers to causing significant bodily harm rather than resulting in death, making it fundamentally different from the committed acts described in the question.