PIERRE, S.D – Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal Investigation, at the request of the Aberdeen Police Department, is investigating the officer involved shooting that occurred Sunday, August 14, 2016, at approximately 12:10 a.m.   

Aberdeen Police Department responded to a disturbance call at a residence located at 324 Marshall Street, resulting in an Aberdeen Police Officer firing his duty weapon at the subject.  

The male subject identified as Ehkhu Hser Poe, 21, Aberdeen, was transported to a hospital where he was being treated for his injuries.

At the completion of the investigation, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation will issue a case report and shooting summation to be reviewed by the Attorney General and States Attorney for a final determination on the officer’s action. The release of the summary is anticipated within 30 days.

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