RAPID CITY, SD — Police have confirmed the identity of the victim in a fatal shooting yesterday as 29-year-old Monte Gakin.
The shooting, which at this time is believed to not be connected to the prior shooting of Vernon Selig comes as the second such death in two days. While investigation seeking key evidence continues, police have confirmed that they are currently searching for several people who they believe to be Persons of Interest in the homicide.
The Rapid City Police Department has issued a call for information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective Brendan Lenard at 605-394-4134 or to text 847411 with the phrase “RCPD” to submit an anonymous tip.