Teen fatally shot near Whittier Middle School

Authorities say a 14-year-old boy died from a gunshot wound in a residence north of the school.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:53pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single bullet casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh direct flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a shooting incident.A single bullet casing left behind at the scene of a tragic shooting near a local middle school exposes the harsh realities of gun violence in this community.Sioux Falls Today

A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot on Thursday, April 9 around 4 p.m. inside a residence north of Whittier Middle School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Police responded quickly to the scene.

Why it matters

This tragic incident near a local middle school has raised concerns about youth violence and gun safety in the Sioux Falls community.

The details

According to an official from the Crimes Against Persons unit, the 14-year-old boy suffered a fatal gunshot wound inside a residence located north of Whittier Middle School. Police responded quickly to the scene.

  • The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Whittier Middle School

A middle school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where the shooting took place nearby.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident has shaken the Sioux Falls community and raised urgent questions about youth safety and gun violence prevention measures that need to be addressed.