South Dakota deputy dies three days after shooting

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 07:51 · Archive

A 26-year-old South Dakota sheriff's deputy has died after being shot during a confrontation at a home in Sioux Falls.

Minnehaha County Deputy Katherine Frank, 26, died Monday surrounded by family and loved ones after spending three days in critical condition. She was shot on Friday night when gunfire erupted about 30 minutes after deputies arrived at a home in Sioux Falls.

Both Frank and a suspect were treated at the scene before being taken to hospitals. The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office said Frank 'served the citizens of Minnehaha County with professionalism, humility, and dedication', and that 'her absence will be felt deeply by all who have had the privilege of working alongside her'.

The suspect, Brandon John Oetken, 39, of Sioux Falls, has been 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. He was also charged with disarming a law enforcement officer. Oetken remained in custody without bond Tuesday morning. It was not immediately clear whether prosecutors planned to file additional charges following Frank's death.

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is handling the shooting investigation at the sheriff's office's request.

How it is being reported

• Young South Dakota deputy dies three days after being shot during a confrontation at a homeA 26-year-old South Dakota sheriff's deputy has died after being shot during a confrontation at a Sioux Falls home that also left a suspect wounded.New York Post · 14 Oct, 07:37
• Young South Dakota deputy dies three days after being shot during a confrontation at a homeSioux Falls Deputy Katherine Frank spent three days in critical condition before her death, becoming an organ donor in her final act of service.Fox News · 13 Oct, 20:24

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

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem