Drowning being investigated as a possible homicide

RAPID CITY, S.D.  – Police in Rapid City are investigating a drowning at Memorial Park as a possible homicide.

Responding to an emergency call around 7pm on July 4th, the Rapid City Police and fire departments arrived to a chaotic scene in the area, just prior to 4th of July activities getting underway.

The RCPD says one man was holding another underwater. The suspect was apprehended and the water rescue team assisted in pulling the victim from the water.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.

Call the Rapid City Police Department at 605-394-4131, if you have any information regarding the drowning incident.

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