Sioux Falls Shooting Near 14th Street and Western Avenue, Home Hit by Gunfire, Police Seek Suspects

The Sioux Falls Police Department is investigating after multiple gunshots were reported near 14th Street and Western Avenue in central Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at about 9:15 p.m. A house was hit by gunfire. Police have made no arrests and are working to identify the people responsible, according to Dakota News Now’s October 29 report.

Local reporting says officers found shell casings in the street and damage to one home’s siding, and that witnesses saw vehicles leave the area. Public reports do not identify a suspect, say why the shots were fired or describe any injuries. Firing a gun inside Sioux Falls can violate a city ordinance, and shooting at an occupied home can be a serious state felony. Which charges apply, if anyone is charged, depends on what investigators prove.

Sioux Falls Shooting Near 14th and Western: Quick Facts

Detail	Confirmed information
Incident	Gunshots reported; a house was hit by gunfire
Date and time	Wednesday, October 28, 2026, about 9:15 p.m.
Location	Near 14th Street and Western Avenue, central Sioux Falls
Responding agency	Sioux Falls Police Department
Evidence reported	Shell casings in the street
Property damage	Exterior siding of one home damaged
Witness information	Several witnesses reported vehicles leaving the area
Injuries	None described in the reports reviewed; no full police injury assessment located
Suspects	Not publicly identified
Arrests	None as of October 29
Motive	Unknown
Police	605-367-7000
Crime Stoppers	605-367-7007

What Happened Near 14th Street and Western Avenue in Sioux Falls?

Police received multiple calls about gunshots in the area around 9:15 p.m. Officers found shell casings in the street and discovered that gunfire had damaged the siding of a nearby house, according to local coverage that cites Sioux Falls police spokesman Sgt. Aaron Benson. The reports do not say whether bullets entered the home, whether anyone was inside or how much the repairs will cost.

Witnesses reportedly saw several vehicles leave. Police have not said those vehicles were involved, that anyone fired from a car or that everyone who left is a suspect. The incident is also separate from other Sioux Falls gunfire reports around the same time, and no connection has been established.

Has Anyone Been Arrested in the Sioux Falls Shooting?

No. As of the latest coverage, police had made no arrests, named no suspect and announced no charges, warrants or court dates. That does not mean there are no leads. Investigators can still review camera footage, interview witnesses and examine the casings.

What South Dakota and Sioux Falls Laws Could Apply?

Nobody has been charged. The laws below show what prosecutors could examine if the shooter is identified. The consequences depend on the conduct proved, not just the sound of gunshots.

Sioux Falls Ordinance § 133.003: Discharging a Weapon

The city ordinance generally bars discharging a firearm or other weapon within city limits, with exceptions such as authorized ranges and lawful self-defense. Under the general penalty in Sioux Falls Code § 10.999, where no other penalty is stated, a conviction can bring a fine of up to $500, up to 30 days in jail, or both. See Sioux Falls Code § 133.003 and § 10.999.

Reckless Discharge of a Firearm: SDCL § 22-14-7

This is a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail, a $2,000 fine, or both under SDCL § 22-6-2. No one has to be hit. See SDCL § 22-14-7.

Discharging a Firearm at an Occupied Structure: SDCL § 22-14-20

Willfully, knowingly and illegally firing at an occupied structure or motor vehicle is a Class 3 felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $30,000 fine under SDCL § 22-6-1. Under SDCL § 22-1-2, a structure can count as occupied if it is someone’s permanent or temporary home, even when nobody is inside at that moment. Prosecutors would still have to prove the shots were fired at the structure with the required mental state. Damaged siding alone does not show direction, intent or knowledge. See SDCL § 22-14-20.

Firing From a Moving Vehicle: SDCL § 22-14-21

If evidence showed someone fired from a moving motor vehicle, SDCL § 22-14-21 makes it a Class 6 felony (up to two years and a $4,000 fine) when the conduct is not covered by § 22-14-20. No report establishes that a vehicle was used to fire the shots.

Intentional Damage to Property: SDCL § 22-34-1

SDCL § 22-34-1 applies when someone intends to damage another person’s property, and the grade depends on the dollar value of the damage:

Proven damage	Classification
$400 or less	Class 2 misdemeanor
Over $400 to $1,000	Class 1 misdemeanor
Over $1,000 to $2,500	Class 6 felony
Over $2,500 to $5,000	Class 5 felony
Over $5,000 to $100,000	Class 4 felony
Over $100,000 to $500,000	Class 3 felony
Over $500,000	Class 2 felony

Specific intent to damage must be proved, so bullet damage does not automatically add this charge.

Could the shooter face more than one charge?

Potentially, if the evidence supports each offense. Prosecutors decide which charges to file, and overlapping offenses can raise questions about whether separate convictions or punishments are allowed.

What Happens in South Dakota if Police Identify the Shooter?

The case typically moves through an arrest or warrant, an initial appearance with bond decisions, a charging decision, a preliminary hearing or grand jury for felonies, discovery and pretrial motions, then a plea or trial. The state must prove each charge beyond a reasonable doubt. For how arrest warrants, search warrants and indictments differ, read Search Warrant Vs. Arrest Warrant Vs. Indictment Vs. Target Letter.

A person who fired in lawful self-defense is a recognized exception under the city ordinance. Nothing in the public reports suggests self-defense was involved here.

Can the Homeowner Recover Money for the Bullet Damage?

Civil lawsuit. The owner may have a property-damage claim against the shooter if that person is identified and the claim can be proved. A criminal conviction is not required first.

Homeowner’s insurance. Coverage depends on the policy. The owner should report the loss, get a police report or incident number, photograph the damage, get a contractor’s estimate and keep repair receipts. Check with police before repairing, in case investigators need to recover a projectile or inspect the damage.

South Dakota Crime Victims’ Compensation. Generally not for property damage alone. The program covers qualifying expenses from personal injury or death caused by violent crime and excludes property loss when the claimant was not injured. See the program information.

Court-ordered restitution. If someone is convicted, South Dakota courts can order restitution for documented losses under SDCL Chapter 23A-28, considering the defendant’s ability to pay. Under SDCL § 23A-28-9 the victim’s right to sue remains, with any restitution paid credited against a civil judgment.

What Evidence Could Help Solve the Sioux Falls Shooting?

Investigators may combine shell casings (which can be tested against the ATF’s NIBIN ballistic database), bullet trajectories from the damage, nearby surveillance and doorbell video, witness accounts of the vehicles, and any recovered firearm or projectile. None of it identifies a shooter until it is tied to a specific person.

How Can Residents Help the Sioux Falls Police Investigation?

• Call Sioux Falls Police at 605-367-7000.
• Contact Crime Stoppers at 605-367-7007, or send a tip through the P3 Tips app.
• Preserve doorbell, dashcam and security footage from about 9:00 to 9:30 p.m. on October 28 before it is overwritten.
• Give information to police, not social media, and do not name a suspected shooter online.
• If you hear gunfire, move to safety and call 911.

What We Still Do Not Know About the October 28 Shooting

Question	Status
Who fired the shots?	No suspect identified
How many people and firearms?	Not established
How many shots?	Not specified
Fired from a vehicle?	Not confirmed
Motive?	None announced
Was anyone inside the house?	Not disclosed
Injuries?	None described in reports reviewed
Repair cost?	No estimate released
Charges?	None identified

It would be premature to call this gang-related, targeted or a drive-by without evidence from police or court records.

Related Reading

For other unrelated firearm cases, see Hialeah Shooting, Teen Charged As Adult, Held Without Bond and NYC Subway Shooting, Man Fatally Shot at Midtown Manhattan’s 53rd Street Station as NYPD Hunts Suspect. Those involve different people, places and laws.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the Sioux Falls shooting happen?

Near 14th Street and Western Avenue in central Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

When were the shots fired in Sioux Falls?

Police got multiple calls at about 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Was a house hit by gunfire in the Sioux Falls shooting?

Yes. Reports say one home’s siding was damaged and shell casings were found in the street.

Was anyone injured in the Sioux Falls shooting?

No injury was described in the reports reviewed, but police have not published a full injury assessment.

Has anyone been arrested for the 14th and Western shooting?

No arrests had been reported as of October 29.

What charges could someone face under South Dakota law?

Possible provisions include Sioux Falls Code § 133.003, SDCL § 22-14-7 (reckless discharge), SDCL § 22-14-20 (occupied structure) and SDCL § 22-34-1 (property damage). None has been filed.

Can shooting at a house be a felony if nobody was home?

Potentially. South Dakota treats a dwelling as an occupied structure even when no one is inside, but prosecutors must still prove the other elements of SDCL § 22-14-20.

Can the homeowner sue the shooter or use insurance?

Possibly both. The homeowner can sue if the responsible person is identified, and insurance depends on the policy.

Does South Dakota’s crime victims’ compensation pay for damaged siding?

Generally no. It excludes property loss when the claimant has no personal injury.

How do I report information about the shooting?

Call Sioux Falls Police at 605-367-7000 or Crime Stoppers at 605-367-7007.

Sources

1. Dakota News Now: Police Investigating After Gunshots Reported Near 14th and Western Late Wednesday (Oct. 29, 2026)
2. KELOLAND: Gunshots Fired Near Central Sioux Falls Wednesday Night
3. Sioux Falls Police Department: Official Police Call Log
4. Sioux Falls Municipal Code § 133.003 and § 10.999
5. South Dakota Codified Laws §§ 22-14-7, 22-14-20, 22-14-21, 22-1-2, 22-6-1, 22-6-2 and 22-34-1
6. South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 23A-28: Restitution
7. South Dakota Department of Public Safety: Crime Victims’ Compensation Program

For information only. AllAboutLawyer.com is a legal information website, not a law firm, and does not give legal advice. No person has been identified or charged, and the offenses discussed are general legal provisions, not accusations against anyone.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the Dakota News Now and KELOLAND reports, the Sioux Falls Police Department contacts, the Sioux Falls Municipal Code and the South Dakota Codified Laws, as of October 30, 2026. Last Updated: October 30, 2026.