Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Gender : Male
Age : 43
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/19/2025
Location : 1300 block of Mount Rushmore Road
City : Rapid City
County : Pennington
State : South Dakota
Agency : Rapid City Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Asphyxiation
Event : Died during police restraint
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On September 19, 2025, Rapid City police attempted to arrest a 43-year-old man on outstanding warrants under unclear circumstances. Police allege that he fled on foot and was caught after a short pursuit. Officers stated that he became combative and was placed into a WRAP restraint device, spit hood, and helmet. After being taken to jail, the man was found unresponsive and died shortly after.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kotatv.com/2025/09/20/man-dies-after-being-arrested-by-rapid-city-police/
https://rapidcitypost.com/investigation-after-in-custody-man-dies-in-rapid-city/
https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_40481e17-daf7-463c-868b-344e8e9af43b.html
https://www.kotaradio.com/2025/09/23/autopsy-completed-in-rapid-city-police-custody-death/
