FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878
PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the Rapid City Police Department, is conducting an independent investigation into an officer involved shooting that happened Thursday, Oct. 29, in Rapid City.
The incident occurred around 10 p.m. at a Rapid City residence. The suspect, who has not yet been identified pending notification of family, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police officers involved were not injured.
DCI is leading the investigation into incident and is being assisted by the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.
Attorney General Jackley said the investigation will be thorough and transparent. DCI will issue a final report to be reviewed by the Attorney General to determine the officer’s use of force. The report’s release to the public is anticipated within 30 days.
This is the sixth Officer Involved Shooting in South Dakota this year.
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