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Deputy Katherine Frank Had No Time to Draw Weapon Before Fatal Shooting, South Dakota AG Says
A 28-day investigation found the deputies acted within policy after a mental-health hold call ended with one deputy dead and the suspect wounded.
- On Friday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released a report ruling the shooting of Brandon Oetken was justified, following the October 9 incident that killed Minnehaha County Sheriff's Deputy Katherine Frank.
- Attempting to execute a mental health hold warrant, three deputies arrived at Oetken's residence in the 2900 block of South Keyrell Drive on October 9. After 29 minutes of non-confrontational dialogue, Oetken brandished a.22-caliber revolver and fired a single shot, striking Frank in the head.
- Forensic evidence confirmed Frank died from one.22-caliber round fired by Oetken, refuting friendly fire rumors. An unnamed deputy returned four shots, one striking Oetken with non-life-threatening injuries, before Frank died three days later on October 12.
- Oetken faces one count of first-degree murder of law enforcement, one count of second-degree murder, and two counts of attempted murder. The most serious charge carries a potential death sentence, and he remains held in the Minnehaha County Jail on a $3 million bond.
- Jackley praised the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and Sioux Falls Police Department for their thorough 28-day investigation. The Attorney General emphasized the dangers officers face daily, stating, "We realize that our officers get up every day, they kiss their family goodbye, and they don't know what dangers will come.
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Jackley on deputy shooting: 'Difficult video to watch'
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) -- Attorney General Marty Jackley says a Minnehaha County sheriff's deputy was justified in firing at the suspect who allegedly shot and killed deputy Katherine Frank at a Sioux Falls home last month. Jackley has released details of the state's investigation into that confrontation between three deputies and suspect Brandon Oetken, [...]
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