The Minnehaha county sheriff’s deputy shot in the line of duty Friday has passed away. According to the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old deputy Katherine Ann Frank passed away Monday three days after being shot in the line of duty. South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden commented on her passing, saying he and his wife Sandy were deeply sadden by the loss and was thankful for all those who put their lives on the line. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley spoke at a press conference late last week and asked South Dakota residents to keep law enforcement in their thoughts at times like these…
The suspect 39-year-old Brandon Oetken faces three counts attempted first-degree murder of law enforcement and three counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement. This is the first member of law enforcement in South Dakota to die by gunfire in the line of duty since August of 2011.
