Homicide investigation ongoing in Jerauld County

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a homicide investigation is underway in a small community in eastern South Dakota. The Jerauld County State’s Attorney on Sunday (Oct. 24, 2021) confirmed the homicide investigation in Wessington Springs involves one victim and that a suspect is in custody. Officials said a home in Wessington Springs is an active crime scene. The community is about 125 miles northwest of Sioux Falls. No other details were released.