A 40-year-old Watertown man, Andrew Jondahl, faces charges after being injured in an officer-involved shooting at Yankton High School on Thursday evening.
The incident occurred in the school’s west parking lot during a wrestling meet. No law enforcement officers, students, or staff were harmed, and the event was quickly contained.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirmed that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting a thorough review, including crime scene processing, evidence analysis, witness interviews, and video footage review. The DCI will release a detailed summary within 30 days.
Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle commended the swift cooperation of attendees and staff, ensuring the safety of those present. School operations resumed the following day as the situation was deemed isolated.