The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the South Dakota Highway Patrol, is investigating an officer‑involved shooting that occurred Saturday, March 21, in Box Elder.
The incident began when the Meade County Sheriff’s Office initiated a pursuit with a vehicle. The Highway Patrol later located the vehicle in Box Elder. After a short pursuit, the vehicle was stopped and the shooting occurred.
Troopers fired at the suspect, who sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported. The suspect’s name will be released at a later time.
As part of its investigation, DCI will process the crime scene, conduct forensic examinations of all collected evidence, interview those involved, and review all available video. A summary will be issued once the investigation is complete.
The Box Elder Police Department, the Rapid City Police Department, and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office are assisting. The Highway Patrol is cooperating with investigators.
This is the first officer‑involved shooting in South Dakota this year.
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