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Minnehaha County Deputy Katherine Frank Dies After Fatal Shooting in Sioux Falls
Katherine Frank, a 26-year-old deputy with the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, died on October 12 after being shot during a mental health hold response in Sioux Falls on October 9. The suspect, 39-year-old Brandon Oetken, faces multiple charges including attempted murder. Frank was the first deputy in the agency’s history to die in the line of fire. A public memorial has been established, and the community is mourning her loss.