STURGIS - On Sunday, June 30, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the Sturgis Police Department was involved in a shooting on the east side of the Meade County Law Enforcement Center, just off 4^th Street in Sturgis.  

A subject, who has been identified as Frederick Wilson Jr., age 20, of Sturgis, was seen shooting at the law enforcement building.  Wilson was confronted by a Sturgis Police Officer who fired multiple rounds at Wilson.   Wilson fled the area but was quickly apprehended near 3^rd Street by Sturgis Police Officers.  

No one was injured in the shooting, and the damage to the building was limited to windows only.   In addition, there were explosive components found near the entry doors of the building, which were never detonated. 

“The safety of the public here in Sturgis is always a paramount concern,” said Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater.  “I am pleased the quick and determined response of our team prevented this incident from escalating and prevented Wilson from carrying out other acts of violence in this community.  We will always be ready to do the right thing.”

Meade County Sheriff Pat West said these are challenging times where violence against law enforcement has become all too terribly common. 

“This act committed last night was far and away a targeted attack on law enforcement.  We will not be deterred,” West said. “We are committed to providing the best trained and professional law enforcement personnel for our communities.  We will fix our building and forge ahead with the job we have been called to do.” 

The investigation into this incident has been handed over to the SD Division of Criminal Investigation.  

The Meade County Law Enforcement Center houses the Sturgis Police Department, Meade County Sheriff's Office, dispatch center and Meade County Jail.