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South Dakota deputy Katherine Frank dies after Sioux Falls shooting
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Key Points:
- Minnehaha County Deputy Katherine Frank, 26, died Monday after being critically wounded in a shooting during a confrontation at a Sioux Falls home, where a suspect was also injured.
- The suspect, Brandon John Oetken, 39, faces multiple charges including three counts of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer; he remains in custody without bond.
- The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting the shooting investigation, with a public report on the use of force expected within 30 days.
- Deputy Frank served at the South Dakota State Penitentiary before joining the sheriff's office in June 2024 and became an organ donor after her death.
- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and the sheriff's office paid tribute to Frank, highlighting her professionalism, dedication, and sacrifice in the line of duty.
