Avera and Dunham Park closed due to shooting investigation

SIOUX FALLS, SD (Dakota News Now) – An investigation is underway following an alleged shooting in Sioux Falls.

UPDATE:

Sioux Falls Police confirmed they were called to Dunham Park in the 1300 block of South Marion Road at 4:21 p.m. on August 25 for a report of a firearm.

When officers arrived, they found one person dead and the others suffering from injuries.

Police said they would provide further details at a police briefing on Monday at 10:30 a.m.

Watch the briefing live on our website or on the Dakota News Now Facebook page.

PREVIOUSLY

The shooting is said to have occurred on Sunday afternoon in the Dunham Park area in the western part of the city.

The Dakota News Now team on the scene said police had set up barriers and cordoned off the park.

We have reached out to the Sioux Falls Police Department and are awaiting a response. At this time, these details have not been confirmed.

Our team also spoke to a witness who did not want to appear on camera. He said he overheard a conversation in which “Where's the money?” and “Get in the car” were uttered, and several shots were fired.

Meanwhile, a curfew has been imposed in downtown Sioux Falls in Avera McKennan.

We received a message from the hospital that the curfew began at around 5 p.m.

The person at the hospital said a non-emergency vehicle pulled into the emergency room and several gunshot victims got out.

Those present were informed over the loudspeaker that no one would be allowed in or out.

Outside the emergency room, officers and several residents were seen saying their family members were there.

At around 7 p.m., visitors were informed that they could leave the building but were not allowed back in.

Stay with Dakota News Now for the latest information on this investigation.

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