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Suspect Charged After Deputy Frank Fatal Shooting in Sioux Falls

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 3:54 PM UTC · How we work

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Deputy Katherine Frank died after being shot in a confrontation at Sioux Falls home on Oct. 9, 2026.
Suspect Brandon John Oetken, 39, was charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault and a felony for disarming an officer.
General Marty Jackley said a use-of-force review will finish within 30 days.
Hundreds attended Frank’s public memorial on Oct. 12, 2026 at the Law Enforcement Center.
The Deputies Association fundraiser raised nearly $50,000 for her family.

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Deputy Katherine Frank died after being shot in a confrontation at Sioux Falls home on Oct. 9, 2026.
Suspect Brandon John Oetken, 39, was charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault and a felony for disarming an officer.
General Marty Jackley said a use-of-force review will finish within 30 days.
Hundreds attended Frank’s public memorial on Oct. 12, 2026 at the Law Enforcement Center.
The Deputies Association fundraiser raised nearly $50,000 for her family.