Rapid City teen dies of injuries sustained in shooting

August 30, 2021

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a Rapid City teen has died following a shooting in the city.

Police say 16-year-old McKenzie Garreaux died at a Rapid City hospital after receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the Friday morning shooting.

Garreaux was reported missing by the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 20. Police arrested a 19-year-old suspect in the shooting. Charges are pending in the case.

The shooting was reported at about 9:30 a.m. Friday at an apartment complex. Police say a gun believed to be used in the shooting was located near the apartment complex.