Crime
18-year-old Jaden Michael Justis Bingham arrested for weapons violation at the Empire Mall
Sioux Falls, South Dakota – On Friday, December 6, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Sioux Falls Police Department officers were dispatched to reports of an active shooting inside the Empire Mall.
The incident prompted a swift and coordinated response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Sioux Falls Police Department, Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, and South Dakota Highway Patrol.
Through their investigation, officers identified a suspect linked to the incident and obtained an arrest warrant. The individual has been identified as:
- Jaden Michael Justis Bingham
- Age: 18
- Residence: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The warrant included charges for two counts of aggravated assault with a bond set at $100,000.
Law enforcement successfully located and arrested Jaden Michael Justis Bingham. He is now in custody at the Minnehaha County Jail, where he awaits further legal proceedings.
Authorities have stated that additional details regarding the case will be provided during the Sioux Falls Police Department’s news briefing on Monday, December 9, 2024.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Sioux Falls Police Department.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.