Teron William Sazue, 23, was killed in gunfire in the early hours of August 11, 2025, after a verbal altercation near an old boat ramp along the Missouri River following the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe’s annual powwow. Found in the driver’s seat of a white vehicle, Teron showed signs of life but died from his injuries before he could be transported for medical help. Another young man, 21-year-old Tayshawn Battese, was also killed at the scene.

The FBI-led investigation identified three suspects. One, Timothy Janis, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Two others, 18-year-olds Jami Johnson Jr. and Kingston Bagola, were taken into custody; Johnson was arrested early and Bagola later surrendered. Federal charges were brought against both, including second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and using a firearm during a crime of violence. The assault counts allege Johnson pointed a handgun at one man and Bagola pointed a gun at another just before the shooting.

Does anyone have information about the shooting or memories of Teron to share with investigators?