Deadly Force Justified in Sioux Falls Shooting | Pierre News

In a tense July 7th incident in Sioux Falls, two police officers were cleared by the Attorney General’s DCI review for using deadly force against 55-year-old James Meyer, who opened fire on them after refusing to drop his gun. Meyer, with a blood alcohol level of 0.124% and traces of cannabinoids, fired 12 shots—including one that struck an officer—before being fatally shot by the second officer. Despite no prior criminal record, Meyer was deemed an immediate threat. The investigation, backed by body cam footage and witness accounts, confirmed the officers’ actions were justified under extreme danger. One officer suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A sobering reminder of the risks faced daily by law enforcement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5770b7b8f5b287a5