Incident: Friday, October 9, 2026, 2900 block of South Keyrell Drive, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Reported by the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office on October 10, 2026, with charges announced by the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office. The deputy’s death was announced by the sheriff’s office on October 12, 2026.
A Minnehaha County sheriff’s deputy was shot Friday night in southwest Sioux Falls and died Monday, the sheriff’s office announced.
Deputies were dispatched to the 2900 block of South Keyrell Drive at about 7 p.m. and arrived at about 7:30 p.m., according to the sheriff’s office. The Dakota Scout reported, citing Capt. Josh Phillips, that three deputies responded.
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About 30 minutes after deputies arrived, shots were fired. The deputy and the suspect were both struck. The deputy received medical aid at the scene and was taken to a hospital. The suspect was also taken to a hospital.
The sheriff’s office has not released the reason deputies were called to the home. Authorities have not said who fired the shots that struck the suspect.
“Today we have a deputy fighting to stay alive after being shot last night,” Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead said at a Saturday briefing.
The suspect, Brandon Oetken, 39, is charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and three counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, according to the Attorney General’s Office. He is presumed innocent.
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating at the sheriff’s office’s request. Attorney General Marty Jackley’s office said a final report is expected to be released within 30 days.
The deputy was in critical condition before dying Monday, according to the sheriff’s office. Funeral arrangements have not been released.
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