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Attempted murder, aggravated assault charges filed in fatal shooting of sheriff’s deputy
Dakota News Now • • nation
Key Points:
- Brandon John Oetken faces three counts of attempted first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated assault against law enforcement officers in the fatal shooting of Deputy Katherine Frank.
- Officers, including Deputy Frank, responded to Oetken’s home on October 9 to serve a mental illness hold when the incident occurred.
- Oetken allegedly retreated inside, then produced a handgun and fired at officers in the entryway, striking Deputy Frank at close range.
- Another officer returned fire, hitting Oetken multiple times; the incident was captured on police body-camera footage reviewed by investigators.
- The investigation is ongoing, with updates to be provided as more information becomes available.
