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Sheriff's Deputy, a Minnesota Graduate, Killed in Line of Duty in South Dakota
Court documents say the suspect opened fire as deputies tried to serve a mental-health hold, and Frank later died at a Sioux Falls hospital.
- Minnehaha County Sheriff's Deputy Katherine Frank died Monday, Oct. 12, at a Sioux Falls hospital three days after being shot in the line of duty during a Friday call to serve a mental health hold.
- Deputies attempted to serve a mental health hold on 39-year-old Brandon Oetken at his home on Keyrell Drive when Oetken retreated inside, then produced a firearm and opened fire as deputies began to retreat.
- Minnehaha County State's Attorney Daniel Haggar charged Oetken with three counts of attempted first-degree murder of law enforcement and three counts of aggravated assault; Oetken remains hospitalized and has not been booked into the Minnehaha County Jail.
- A memorial has been established at the Law Enforcement Center at 320 W. 4th St. in Sioux Falls for those wishing to pay respects, while Sheriff Mike Milstead and Sheriff-elect Josh Phillips called Frank's death a "significant loss" to the community.
- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the inquiry into the shooting and promised a detailed report within 30 days once the transparent investigation is complete.
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Fatal shooting of sheriff’s deputy was result of mental health service in Sioux Falls, court documents say
SIOUX FALLS — A Minnehaha County sheriff’s deputy has died after she was shot in the line of duty last week. Deputy Katherine Frank died at a Sioux Falls hospital on Monday, Oct. 12, the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed. She was 26. “Deputy Frank was surrounded by her family and loved ones in her final moments,” Sheriff Mike Milstead and Sheriff-elect Josh Phillips said in a joint statement. “Deputy Frank’s death is a significant …
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