UPDATE 8/28
The Rapid City Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office are actively searching for 30-year-old Nicolas Selig, who is wanted for questioning in the shooting death of his father, Vernon Selig, 57. The investigation began Tuesday evening when his body was discovered in a wooded area near Victoria Lake Road and First Thunder Road, west of Rapid City. He had suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
A nearby resident found the body and alerted authorities. Based on evidence recovered at the scene, investigators quickly classified the case as a homicide. At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, officials stated that it remains unclear whether the killing occurred at the location where the body was found or if it was moved there afterward. Family had reported Vernon missing about an hour after the body was discovered.
Nicolas Selig, described as a person of interest, is believed to be armed and dangerous. His last known whereabouts were in the area of Highway 16 and Clarkson Road, where his green Kia Soul was found abandoned. He was last seen wearing all black clothing and a hat with a black brim. A large law enforcement presence remains in the area, conducting ground and aerial searches.
Authorities are urging residents in the vicinity to secure their homes and check any surveillance footage from Tuesday night for unusual activity. Anyone with video evidence or information is asked to contact the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office at 605-394-6115.
Captain Christian Sigel of the Rapid City Police Department emphasized that the investigation is still in its early stages, with many unanswered questions about motive and circumstances. “We’re still working through victimology and trying to understand the ‘whys’ behind what happened,” he said.
Court records show no prior criminal history for Nicolas Selig, and law enforcement agencies have not received previous reports involving him. Officials say there is no indication the crime was premeditated.
Anyone with information about Nicolas Selig’s whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately at 605-394-4131. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting “RCPD” and the information to 847411.
The investigation is being conducted jointly by the Rapid City Police Department and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.
UPDATE: 8/27
Law enforcement agencies in Rapid City are continuing an intensive search for 30-year-old Nicholas Selig, who is considered armed and dangerous and remains a person of interest in an ongoing homicide investigation.
Dozens of officers and deputies from the Rapid City Police Department (RCPD) and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) have worked through the night and into Wednesday morning, focusing their efforts on the area near Highway 16 and Gondola Road, where Selig was last seen.
Authorities are urging residents in the vicinity to secure their homes and remain alert for any suspicious activity. Law enforcement has expanded the search perimeter and deployed significant resources to locate Selig, whose whereabouts remain unknown.
Officials emphasize that Selig should not be approached under any circumstances. Anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately at 605-394-4131. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting ‘RCPD’ and the information to 847411.
The search for Selig remains a top priority for both RCPD and PCSO, as investigators continue to pursue leads in connection with the homicide case.
ORIGINAL STORY
Authorities are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound near the intersection of Victoria Lake Road and First Thunder Road, just outside Rapid City.
Deputies from the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The victim has been identified as 57-year-old Vernon Selig of Rapid City. Following an initial investigation, law enforcement has confirmed that Selig’s death is being treated as a homicide.
Police are now seeking Vernon’s son, 30-year-old Nicolas Selig, as a person of interest in the case. Nicolas is believed to be armed and dangerous, and authorities are urging the public not to approach him. He was last seen in the area of Highway 16 and Gondola Road, where a large law enforcement presence is actively searching.
Residents in the vicinity have been advised to secure their homes and remain vigilant. The Rapid City Police Department and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office are conducting the investigation jointly.
Anyone with information regarding Nicolas Selig’s whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement immediately at 605-394-4131.
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