Elliot Lynn Yellow Hair, a 24-year-old Native American man, was fatally shot in Rapid City, South Dakota, on January 21, 2023. Born February 15, 1998, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, he was a father of two, a son and a daughter. Raised with traditional Lakota practices, Yellow Hair was known as a talented singer and an activist who protested for causes such as Land Back and against the Dakota Access Pipeline, performing and sharing his culture at events across the country.

Details about the shooting and the investigation remain unclear; information on arrests or suspects had not been released. Funeral services were held in Oglala, South Dakota, where he was laid to rest. If anyone knew Elliot, his activities, or has information about the shooting, please come forward with what you can share.