CUSTER, S.D. — The Department of Criminal Investigation and Custer County authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that took place this past Sunday.
Authorities say at 10:02 p.m. on March 27, the Custer County Sheriff’s Office received a call from an adult male from his home in the Pass Creek Road area. The man said he had shot an intruder that was allegedly attacking him.
Custer County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene along with the Custer County Ambulance Service. The 34-year-old man who was shot was pronounced dead on the scene.
According to Custer County Sheriff Marty Mechaley, the man who shot the intruder has been cooperative with law enforcement.
The names of those involved have not yet been released, as next of kin notification will take place. An autopsy will also be conducted in the next couple days.
No arrests have been made following the incident and it remains under investigation between the sheriff’s office and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation.
