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Sioux Falls Police Discharge Weapons During Arrest
No suspect injuries reported after multiple officers fired at armed man
Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:07am
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The aftermath of a tense police confrontation raises questions about use of force and officer accountability.Box Elder TodaySeveral Sioux Falls police officers discharged their firearms during the arrest of an armed suspect on Tuesday, March 31. The suspect was not struck by any gunfire, but did sustain injuries from a police K-9 during the apprehension. The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is now reviewing the incident, which is the second officer-involved shooting in the state this year.
Why it matters
Officer-involved shootings are a sensitive and high-profile issue, with scrutiny on police use of force and the safety of both law enforcement and suspects. This incident will likely undergo a thorough investigation to determine if the officers' actions were justified, which is standard protocol in South Dakota for such cases.
The details
Police were attempting to arrest a suspect with an outstanding warrant at a business in Sioux Falls when the man produced a firearm. Multiple officers then discharged their weapons in the suspect's direction, though he was not struck by any gunfire. The suspect did sustain injuries from a police K-9 during the apprehension, but no officers were reported injured.
- The incident occurred shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
- This is the second officer-involved shooting in South Dakota so far in 2026.
The players
Sgt. Aaron Benson
A spokesperson for the Sioux Falls Police Department who provided details about the incident.
Jon Thum
The Sioux Falls Police Chief who requested the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation review the officer-involved shooting.
What they’re saying
“No gunfire struck the suspect.”
— Sgt. Aaron Benson, Sioux Falls Police Department spokesperson
What’s next
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is expected to publicly release a summary and determination of justification for each involved officer within 30 days.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges and scrutiny around police use of force, even when no one is seriously injured. The thorough investigation by state authorities will aim to provide transparency and determine if the officers' actions were legally justified.
