Kade Zee Potter was 16 when he was shot while riding in a vehicle in Rapid City on the night of November 29, 2024. He was in the front passenger seat when a firearm discharged inside the car near Deadwood Avenue and Omaha Street; the bullet struck him and he was taken to Monument Healthcare, where he died of his injuries on November 30, 2024.

Police say a 17-year-old acquaintance, Isaiah Taha, was in the backseat handling the gun when it fired. Investigators found the firearm had been reported stolen in a vehicle burglary the previous month. Taha was arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter, grand theft, obstruction, minor in possession of a pistol, and underage possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages. The Pennington County State’s Attorney is deciding whether to seek trial as an adult.

If anyone knew Kade, was with him that night, or has information about the stolen firearm, please come forward.