RAPID CITY, S.D. – Police in Rapid City updated a fatal shooting that took place Friday afternoon.
Police say around 4:15 p.m. they responded to a room at the Dakota Rose Inn at 212 E. Boulevard North after receiving reports of shots fired in the area. On arrival, police encountered 37-year-old Jake Williams of Rapid City. He had several superficial injuries, and was transported to the hospital for the treatment of these injuries.
A second adult male was located inside the room. That male, identified as 20-year-old Jesus Vance of Rapid City, was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound.
While investigating the scene, surveillance footage showed two vehicles leaving the scene shortly after the shooting took place. One was located in the area of Nowlin Street and Farlow Avenue. The occupants of this vehicle were seen entering a nearby residence. Police worked to order out all occupants of the residence before they were detained and interviewed by police about their potential involvement in the shooting.
The second vehicle was located in the area of Cherry Avenue and East Saint James Street. The occupants of this vehicle were also detained and interviewed.
Over the course of the weekend, members of the RCPD’s Criminal Investigation Division determined at least six individuals had some sort of involvement with the shooting. One is deceased and three have been taken into custody.
Among them is the 37-year-old Williams as well as 55-year-old William Long of Rapid City and 38-year-old Gilbert Reyna. Police are still searching for two individuals believed to be involved. They are 32-year-old Tracy Laughlin and 35-year-old Travis Nelson, both of Rapid City. Police say warrants have been obtained for their arrest on charges including aiding and abetting second degree kidnapping and aiding and abetting aggravated assault.
Anybody with any information on the whereabouts of Tracy Laughlin or Travis Nelson should contact police immediately at 605-394-4131. An anonymous tip can also be submitting by texting the letters ‘RCPD’ and the information to 847411.
