Brandon Wounded Arrow was 22 when he was shot on a Wednesday night in Rapid City, South Dakota. A gun had been fired at a residence; by the time police arrived someone was trying to rush him for help in a private vehicle. Officers intercepted that vehicle and performed life-saving efforts while waiting for paramedics. Wounded Arrow was taken by ambulance to the hospital but did not survive.

Authorities said they were investigating the shooting and trying to determine whether it was deliberate or accidental, and were awaiting autopsy and forensic results. He was born in Chadron, Nebraska, and had family across multiple states.

If anyone knew Brandon or has information about the shooting that night, please share what you know with investigators.