Rapid City Man Killed in Standoff with Police

Police say the man waved his gun at officers from an apartment window and refused commands

RAPID CITY, SD — A man was shot and killed by an officer in a Rapid City standoff which started as a welfare check.

Authorities say the 53-year-old man pointed a pistol at the first officer who arrived at his apartment.

The officer retreated and called for backup.

Police say the man waved his gun at officers from an apartment window and refused commands.

Authorities say he was shot while his gun was pointed at police.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.