Sioux Falls — Police say a 35‑year‑old man, later identified as Hunter Black Feather, died at a local hospital after suffering serious injuries in what authorities are calling a suspicious incident early Friday morning. The Sioux Falls Police Department responded just after 2:15 a.m. to the 600 block of West 14th Street for a report of a man in critical condition. When officers arrived, they found Black Feather with severe injuries and rushed him to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Investigators did not immediately release how Black Feather was hurt, only describing the situation as suspicious. Police say there is no known ongoing threat to the public. The case has put the community on edge, as loved ones and neighbors struggle to understand what happened in the quiet hours before dawn.
Later that same day, law enforcement obtained an arrest warrant for Hoksina Thompson, a 20‑year‑old Sioux Falls resident. Thompson was taken into custody and booked into the Minnehaha County Jail on a charge of aggravated assault with a $100,000 cash bond. Officials say additional charges could be filed as the investigation progresses.
Police have not publicly detailed any motive or the relationship, if any, between Black Feather and Thompson. Detectives with the Sioux Falls Police Department’s investigative units are working with the Minnehaha County State’s Attorney’s Office to piece together a clearer picture of the events.
Black Feather’s passing has prompted an outpouring of grief from friends and family on social media, with many remembering him for his kindness and connection to the community. Messages shared online describe him as someone who touched lives, and several posts have asked for privacy and prayers as loved ones make arrangements.
Police continue to urge anyone with information about what happened that night to contact law enforcement. They emphasize that no further details will be shared until investigators are able to confirm facts that will not compromise the case.
In the days after the incident, residents have tried to make sense of the sudden loss. Community members say they want answers, but many have also expressed concern for the family’s privacy and asked for respect as the legal process unfolds.
For now, Sioux Falls mourns a life cut short and waits for more clarity on a case that has shaken neighbors in the heart of the city.
