DCI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Box Elder, South Dakota

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Filed March 22nd, 2026

Detected March 23rd, 2026

Summary

The South Dakota Attorney General's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 21, 2026, in Box Elder, South Dakota. The incident involved the Highway Patrol firing at a suspect who sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a pursuit initiated by the Meade County Sheriff's Office. DCI will conduct a complete and unbiased investigation and release findings upon completion.

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The South Dakota Attorney General's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has initiated an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that took place on March 21, 2026, in Box Elder, South Dakota. This investigation was requested by the South Dakota Highway Patrol following an incident where troopers fired at a suspect after a pursuit. The suspect sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and no other individuals were harmed. The DCI will process the crime scene, conduct forensic examinations, interview witnesses, and review evidence, including any available video footage, to ensure a complete and unbiased review of the incident.

While this is an active investigation, the Attorney General's office has stated there is no continuing danger to the public. The suspect's name will be released at a later time, and a summary of the findings will be issued by the DCI once the investigation is concluded. This incident marks the first officer-involved shooting in South Dakota this year, highlighting the importance of thorough investigative protocols for law enforcement actions.

What to do next

Review DCI's final report upon its release for any policy or procedural implications.
Ensure internal law enforcement policies align with best practices for officer-involved shooting investigations.

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Attorney General Marty Jackley

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Attorney General Jackley Announces DCI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Box Elder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, March 22, 2026

Contact: Tony Mangan, **** Communications Director, 605-773-6878

PIERRE, S.D. –South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces the 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 Attorney General’s Office and DCI approach every officer‑involved shooting with the utmost seriousness, and DCI will carry out a complete and unbiased investigation into this incident,” said Attorney General Jackley. “We will release our findings once our work is finished. There is no continuing danger to the public.”

Saturday’s incident began when the Meade County Sheriff’s Office initiated a pursuit with a vehicle. The Highway Patrol located the vehicle in Box Elder. After a short pursuit, the vehicle was stopped, and the shooting incident occurred.

The troopers fired at the suspect, who sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries. No one else was injured. The suspect’s name will be released at a later time.

In its investigation, DCI will process the crime scene, conduct a forensic examination of all collected evidence, interview those involved, and review all available video. DCI will issue a summary once the investigation is completed. The Box Elder Police Department, the Rapid City Police Department and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office are assisting DCI.

The Highway Patrol is cooperating in the investigation.

This is the first Officer Involved Shooting in South Dakota this year.

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