PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says a state trooper was justified in shooting and wounding a Vermillion man last month.
According to a shooting summary released Tuesday, the trooper shot 21-year-old Kuong Gatluak in the arm and shoulder on Sept. 16 after Gatluak “ignored verbal commands” and “tackled” the trooper following a pursuit.
Gatluak’s roommate reported that Gatluak was making statements about harming himself. Vermillion police found Gatluak’s car speeding and tried to stop him but discontinued the chase because of safety concerns.
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The trooper spotted the vehicle on Interstate 29 and eventually stopped Gatluak. Dash cam video shows Gatluak throwing a beer bottle at the trooper.
Gatluak was treated at a hospital. The Argus Leader reports the trooper’s name was not released because the trooper invoked Marsy’s Law.
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