In Sioux Falls, SD, a deputy fatally shot an armed suspect who was holding several employees hostage at a gas station. The incident began when someone started firing at a police officer, who then fired back. Backup arrived, and a sheriff’s deputy and SWAT officer used a sniper rifle to take down the suspect. The hostages were found safe, with one hiding in a bathroom and another who had been near the suspect. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene, and no injuries were reported among law enforcement or hostages. The South Dakota Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Investigation is looking into the shooting, and a report is expected to be released in about a month. The identity of the suspect has not been disclosed, and it is unclear if the deputy involved has been suspended. The gas station did not respond to calls for comment. This incident highlights the risks law enforcement officers face on a daily basis and the importance of their quick and decisive actions in dangerous situations.
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Police fatally shoot suspect who was reportedly holding hostages at gas station in South Dakota | State News
