April 29, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) review has determined that two Sioux Falls Police Department Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) detectives were justified in their use of force during an Officer Involved Shooting that occurred March 31 in Sioux Falls.
“This suspect pointed a weapon at the detectives and threatened to harm others at the scene,” said Attorney General Jackley. “Based on the evidence collected in the investigation, the two detectives were justified in their use of force. This case demonstrates the importance of K-9 units keeping communities safe across South Dakota.”…