SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Authorities are investigating the death of a man near Sioux Falls as a homicide.
Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Capt. Josh Phillips said the body was found in a ditch Monday morning west of Sioux Falls with gunshot wounds.
Deputies were called after a landowner found the man. Phillips said the victim was “obviously deceased” when authorities arrived.
The Argus Leader reports gunshot wounds were found on the body, but no firearm was present.
Authorities believe the shooting happened around 11 p.m. Sunday when a person reported hearing gunshots,
An autopsy is planned Tuesday. The age and name of the victim are not being released until his family has been notified.
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