A fatal shooting occurred at the 2024 Oglala Lakota Nation Pow Wow on August 2, 2024.
Please pray for the victim and everyone at the Pow Wow.
From OST DPS Highway Safety
There was an altercation between several males at the Powwow in Pine Ridge. During this altercation, a 57-year-old male was shot several times. Suspect fled the scene on foot.
Victim was transported to the Pine Ridge Emergency Room. And later transported by life flight to monument in Rapid City.
Suspect was located in a vehicle trying to leave the powwow grounds and taken into custody.
The Pow Wow continued on Saturday and Sunday with extra security.
Lone Tipi was streaming at the time of the shooting. You can see dancers and spectators fleeing on the video.
Last Updated on August 8, 2024 by Paul G
Jeffrey Carl Mayer
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Janice Prucker
says:I’m so sorry to hear about the shooting. I hope everyone is ok. I will pray for the victims and their families. I also have a question. There is a new movie by Kevin Costner called Horizon. Does it depict Native Americans accurately or is it typical Hollywood junk?
M
says:Sad to hear of the shooting. Don’t these men realize that they’re never gonna be treated equally if they continue to behave badly fighting is never way to settle a Difference.
Eleanor M Hotchkiss
says:What are you saying That it the Native’s fault That’s the problem It’s always the Native people You white people need to get it together Don’t forget whose land this is you walking on. And yes I’m part White What a shame
Dan
says:That is very sad when violence enters a place of healing and community celebration.
We must be better, take care everyone always.
Alli
says:Prayers are on the wind for Paul, his family for all at the Pow Wow at the time of the shooting their families.
Susan Pettigrew
says:I am so sorry this took place during your PowWow!!!
I have nothing else of use to say but I think about you all and I am very small.