Minnehaha County deputy Katherine Frank, 26, dies three days after Sioux Falls shooting
Minnehaha County Sheriff's Deputy Katherine Frank, 26, died Monday after being shot at a Sioux Falls home on Friday. The suspect, Brandon John Oetken, 39, is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault on officers.
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Mixed · 2Minnehaha County Sheriff's Deputy Katherine Frank, 26, died on Monday after being shot in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Friday, according to the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office. BNO NewsN “A 26-year-old sheriff’s deputy died on Monday after being shot in Sioux Falls, South Dakota days earlier, according to local authorities.” Read at BNO News ↗ Fox NewsR “Frank died Monday, surrounded by family and loved ones, after spending three days in critical condition.” Read at Fox News ↗ Mixed · 2The shooting happened Friday evening in the 2900 block of South Keyrell Drive; deputies were dispatched at about 7 p.m. and arrived around 7:32 p.m., and gunfire broke out about 30 minutes after they arrived. BNO NewsN “The shooting happened Friday evening in the 2900 block of South Keyrell Drive in Sioux Falls. Deputies were dispatched at approximately 7 p.m. and arrived around 7:32 p.m., with gunfire breaking out about 30 minutes later.” Read at BNO News ↗ Fox NewsR “gunfire erupted about 30 minutes after deputies arrived at the home” Read at Fox News ↗ Mixed · 2Frank and the suspect were both hit by gunfire, treated at the scene and taken to hospitals; Frank remained in critical condition until her death. BNO NewsN “Frank and the suspect were both struck by gunfire and received medical aid at the scene before being taken to hospitals.” Read at BNO News ↗ Fox NewsR “Frank and the suspect were treated at the scene before being taken to hospitals.” Read at Fox News ↗
Mixed · 2The suspect, Brandon John Oetken, 39, of Sioux Falls, was charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and three counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. Fox NewsR “charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and three counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.” Read at Fox News ↗ BNO NewsN “39-year-old Sioux Falls resident Brandon John Oetken” Read at BNO News ↗ Right · 1Fox News Digital reported that jail records also list a felony offense of disarming a law enforcement officer, that Oetken remained in custody without bond on Tuesday morning, and that it was not clear whether prosecutors would file additional charges after Frank's death. Fox NewsR “Minnehaha County jail records reviewed by Fox News Digital also list a felony offense of disarming a law enforcement officer.”“It was not immediately clear whether prosecutors planned to file additional charges following Frank's death.” Read at Fox News ↗ Mixed · 2The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating at the sheriff's office's request, and Attorney General Marty Jackley said investigators would review the use of force, with a public report or summary of findings expected within 30 days. Fox NewsR “Jackley previously said investigators would review the use of force during the encounter, with a public report expected within 30 days.” Read at Fox News ↗ BNO NewsN “the attorney general is expected to release a summary of its findings within 30 days.” Read at BNO News ↗
Right · 1The attorney general's office said it was the fifth shooting involving law enforcement officers in South Dakota this year. Fox NewsR “The shooting was the fifth involving law enforcement officers in South Dakota this year, the attorney general's office said.” Read at Fox News ↗ Mixed · 2Frank worked at the South Dakota State Penitentiary from September 2022 before joining the sheriff's office in June 2024, and she became an organ donor, the sheriff's office said. BNO NewsN “Frank joined the sheriff’s office in June 2024 after working at the South Dakota State Penitentiary since September 2022.” Read at BNO News ↗ Fox NewsR “Frank became an organ donor, continuing to help others even after her death, the sheriff's office said.” Read at Fox News ↗ Mixed · 2The sheriff's office praised her professionalism, humility and dedication, and Jackley said she "sacrificed everything in the line of duty"; a memorial has been set up at the Law Enforcement Center, 320 West Fourth Street, with funeral details to be announced. Fox NewsR “sacrificed everything in the line of duty to keep us safe.” Read at Fox News ↗ BNO NewsN “A memorial for Frank has been established at the Law Enforcement Center at 320 West Fourth Street in Sioux Falls.” Read at BNO News ↗
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“A 26-year-old sheriff’s deputy died on Monday after being shot in Sioux Falls, South Dakota days earlier, according to local authorities.” — BNO News
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- Tribute-style report on a young deputy's death, with charges, official condolences and the organ donation.
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“Sioux Falls Deputy Katherine Frank spent three days in critical condition before her death, becoming an organ donor in her final act of service.” — Fox News
What every side reports
- Deputy Katherine Frank, 26, died Monday after being shot Friday in Sioux Falls.
- Suspect Brandon John Oetken, 39, is charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder of an officer and three counts of aggravated assault on an officer.
- The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating, with findings expected within 30 days.
- Frank became an organ donor.
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South Dakota deputy dies after shooting in Sioux Falls
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Young South Dakota deputy dies three days after being shot during a confrontation at a home
Sympathetic Memorial-toned account stressing Frank's service and organ donation alongside the charges and investigation.
- 13 Oct 20:24 First Fox NewsR Young South Dakota deputy dies three days after being shot during a confrontation at a home
- 13 Oct 23:02 +2h 38m BNO NewsN South Dakota deputy dies after shooting in Sioux Falls
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