Sioux Falls mourns death of Deputy Katherine Frank

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 01:02 · Archive

Deputy Katherine Frank, 26, has died, with a memorial set up outside Sioux Falls Law Enforcement Center.

Deputy Katherine Frank, 26, has died. The Sioux Falls community held a memorial outside the Sioux Falls Law Enforcement Center on Monday night, with visitors leaving flowers, balloons, candles and handwritten notes.

Frank graduated from the Law Enforcement Academy just two years ago. Two former classmates described her as funny, loving and great at her job. She is survived by her boyfriend, five siblings, her grandparents and her dog. Her family described her as 'incredibly funny' and 'someone who gets along with just about everybody'.

Governor Larry Rhoden and Sioux Falls Mayor Christine Erickson shared condolences on social media. A GoFundMe created hours after her death was announced had raised more than $53,000 as of 13 October. The death is rare for Sioux Falls; an officer dying by gunfire has not been seen in the city in a very long time.

How it is being reported

• Community members remember Katherine FrankSIOXU FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- Community members set aside time Tuesday to show support for local law enforcement and pay their respects to Katherine Frank. "We thought it was important to be here today and show our respect," Sioux Falls Stampede Head Coach Ryan Cruthers said. For one mother, stopping by the memorial was a way [...]Keloland · 14 Oct, 00:28
• Memorial set up to honor Deputy Katherine FrankThere was a memorial set up in her honor outside the Sioux Falls Law Enforcement Center.Dakotanewsnow · 13 Oct, 12:41

In this story: Katherine Frank · Sioux Falls Law Enforcement Center · Sioux Falls · South Dakota · Larry Rhoden · Christine Erickson

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