Wagner officer justified in shooting man with spike

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 17:32 · Archive

South Dakota authorities ruled a Wagner police officer justified in shooting at a man who charged them with a metal spike on 20 September.

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation ruled that a Wagner Police Officer was justified in shooting at Travis Six Toes Jr., 30, during an incident on 20 September. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the finding following a state review.

Wagner police responded to a welfare check for a man seen walking around without a shirt. Officers located Six Toes Jr. across the street from the Wagner Police Station. When he saw them, he walked across the street to confront them. He was holding a pointed metal spike and refused commands to put it down, according to the investigation. He then rushed directly at one of the officers.

One officer deployed a Taser while the other fired a single shot, which missed. Six Toes Jr. was treated for minor injuries; neither officer was injured. The DCI processed the crime scene, interviewed those involved, and reviewed in-car, body camera and surveillance video. Blood and urine tests on Six Toes Jr. showed no alcohol but tested positive for cannabinoids, amphetamine and methamphetamine. Jackley said the suspect 'presented a clear and present danger to law enforcement'.

How it is being reported

• AG Jackley, DCI rule Wagner officer justified in Sept. 20 shootingA Wagner police officer was justified when he shot at a man who charged police with a metal spike, Attorney General Marty Jackley announced following a state Division of Criminal Investigation review.Dakotanewsnow · 21 Oct, 17:00
• DCI rules Wagner Police Officer shooting was justifiedSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) determined that a Wagner Police Officer was justified in their use of force during an incident on September 20, 2026, authorities say. The DCI released their findings in a report on Wednesday morning. Travis Six Toes Jr., 30, was charged with aggravated [...]Keloland · 21 Oct, 16:58

In this story: Travis Six Toes Jr. · Wagner Police Department · South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation · Marty Jackley · Wagner · South Dakota

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