Minnehaha County Sheriff's Deputy Katherine Frank dies after shooting

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 23:31 · Archive

A 26-year-old Minnehaha County Sheriff's Deputy died Monday after being shot during an incident Friday in Sioux Falls.

Deputy Katherine Frank, 26, died Monday, three days after being shot during an incident Friday night in southwest Sioux Falls. She had worked at the South Dakota State Penitentiary from September 2022 before being hired by the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in June 2024.

Sheriff Mike Milstead said in a statement that Deputy Frank 'served with dignity and heart' and that 'her impact will remain with us always'. According to the Minnehaha County Deputies Association, she is survived by five siblings, her grandparents, her boyfriend and her parents. Her family described her as 'incredibly funny' and 'someone who gets along with just about everybody'.

The shooting suspect, 39-year-old Brandon Oetken, faces three counts of attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and three counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. A memorial has been established at the Law Enforcement Center on 320 W. 4th Street in Sioux Falls for those wishing to pay their respects.

How it is being reported

• An outpouring of support for Deputy FrankSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that Deputy Katherine Frank had died after being in critical condition following a shooting Friday in western Sioux Falls. Since the announcement, there has been an outpouring of support for Deputy Frank, her family, and the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office. A number of [...]Keloland · 13 Oct, 00:32
• Minnehaha County sheriff’s deputy dies after Sioux Falls officer-involved shootingAn officer shot during Friday night’s shooting in southwest Sioux Falls has passed away, per the Minnehaha County Deputies Association.Dakotanewsnow · 12 Oct, 22:52
• Minnehaha County Sheriff Deputy dies after shootingSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A 26-year-old Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy died after being in critical condition following a shooting Friday in western Sioux Falls. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office announced Deputy Katherine Frank died Monday. “Deputy Frank’s death is a significant loss to our agency and to the broader law enforcement community in and [...]Keloland · 12 Oct, 22:36
• Sheriff’s Deputy shot; State senator honored; Cool weekSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Here are Monday's top stories: A female Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy is in ‘critical condition’ after being shot during an incident Friday night in Sioux Falls, authorities say. Former South Dakota state senator Elmer Bietz has died. He was 92 years old. The governor’s office says he was a senator [...]Keloland · 12 Oct, 14:21
• Late state senator to be honored TuesdayPIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- Former South Dakota state senator Elmer Bietz has died. He was 92 years old. The governor's office says he was a senator from 1983-1992. According to his obituary, other accomplishments included spending time on the state board of education and the Tripp School Board. Governor Larry Rhoden has ordered flags to [...]Keloland · 12 Oct, 02:35

In this story: Katherine Frank · Brandon Oetken · Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office · Sioux Falls · South Dakota

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