Foul play not suspected in Brookings deaths

October 4, 2023

BROOKINGS, S.D.–The Brookings Police Department is investigating two separate deaths that occurred this week, but they advise that there is no threat to the public.

The first incident involved a juvenile on Tuesday evening. Brookings Police responded to a residence in the 1800 block of 8th Street for a 13-year-old experiencing a severe medical emergency.

Life saving measures were attempted by first responders at the scene. The juvenile was transported to the Brookings Emergency Department where they were later pronounced deceased.

The second incident happened early this morning. Just before 1:00 a.m.., the Brookings Police Department responded to a residence in the 1000 block of 3rd Avenue for a report of an unresponsive female. Life saving measures were attempted by first responders at the scene.

The woman was transported to the Brookings Emergency Department where she was later pronounced deceased.