STURGIS, S.D. – A weekend shooting involving a Sturgis Police Officer resulted in no injuries and one arrest. On June 30, 2024, at approximately 1145 pm, the Sturgis Police Department responded to a shooting on the east side of the Public Safety Building, just off 4th Street in Sturgis SD.
A subject, who was identified as Frederick Wilson Jr, age 20 of Sturgis SD, was seen shooting at the Public Safety Building. Wilson was confronted by a Sturgis Police Officer who fired multiple rounds at Wilson. Wilson fled the area but was quickly apprehended near 3rd Street by Sturgis Police Officers. No one was injured in the shooting, and the damage to the building was limited to windows only. In addition, there were explosive components found near the entry doors of the building, which were not detonated.
“The safety of the public here in Sturgis is always a paramount concern,” said Sturgis Chief of Police Geody Vandewater. “I am pleased the quick and determined response of our team prevented this incident from escalating and prevented Wilson from carrying out other acts of violence in this community. We will always be ready to do the right thing.”
Meade County Sheriff Pat West added, “These are challenging times where violence against law enforcement has become all too terribly common. This act committed last night was far and away a targeted attack on law enforcement. We will not be deterred. We are committed to providing the best trained and professional law enforcement personnel for our communities. We will repair the building and forge ahead with the job we have been called to do.”
The investigation into this incident has been handed over to the SD Division of Criminal Investigation.
