Law Officer Killed in South Dakota Graduate of MN High School
Sioux Falls, SD (MinnesotaNow) - A South Dakota law enforcement officer from a small western Minnesota community has died in the line of duty following a shooting last Friday evening.
Deputy Katherine Frank Dies After Sioux Falls Shooting
A GoFundMe page established by the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota confirms that 26-year-old Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Ann Frank died Monday. An earlier news release from the Sheriff’s Office indicated that she was critically wounded during an exchange of gunfire with a suspect in Sioux Falls.
GoFundMe Established to Support Deputy’s Family
The GoFundMe page says Deputy Frank died surrounded by her family and loved ones.
“Katherine was more than her badge. She was a beloved sister, daughter, granddaughter, girlfriend, and friend. Her family describes her as incredibly funny and someone who gets along with just about everybody. Outside of work, she enjoyed spending time with her two dogs, Ares and Aspen, reading, cooking, and playing video games. She leaves behind five siblings, ages 28, 24, 23, 21, and 15; her grandparents, Dan and Deb; her boyfriend, Austin; and her beloved dogs. She was deeply loved, and her loss is felt by so many.”
The online fundraiser will benefit Deputy Frank’s family.
Graduated From Dawson-Boyd High School in 2018
The Dawson-Boyd High School Facebook page states that Frank graduated from the western Minnesota school district in 2018.
Sioux Falls Man Faces Charges in Shooting
The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office identified the man accused in the shooting as 39-year-old Brandon Oetken of Sioux Falls. He was charged Monday with three counts of attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer. Those charges could be amended following Deputy Frank’s death.
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