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Man Charged With First-Degree Murder After Killing Near Webster, South Dakota

Friday, November 6, 2026 · Justice · GSM News

WEBSTER, S.D. — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Day County State's Attorney John Knight announced on November 6 that a man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in a killing at a home near Webster in Day County on Thursday night.

The case was reported late Thursday night at a residence in the Webster area, and officers responded to the scene. The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the homicide investigation, assisted by the Day County Sheriff's Office. As of the November 6 announcement, the names of the two men involved had not been released, and officials had not described their relationship or a motive. The attorney general's office said the investigation is continuing and no further details were being released.

The killing occurred on Thursday night, officers and investigators worked through the night, and the attorney general's office announced the arrest the following day. The Division of Criminal Investigation typically assists local agencies with major violent crimes, and prosecution of the case will be handled by the Day County State's Attorney's Office, with charges and court proceedings to be announced. The attorney general's office said there is currently no threat to the public.

Source: South Dakota Attorney General's Office

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