In a shocking display of violence, 27-year-old Dillon Yellow Hawk was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for his role in a brutal assault that left two victims seriously injured.
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Yellow Hawk, a resident of rural Gregory County, South Dakota, was convicted of two counts of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. The sentencing took place on May 6, 2024, before Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court.
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According to court documents, the assault occurred on the evening of April 24, 2023, at Yellow Hawk’s grandmother’s residence, which is part of the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation. Yellow Hawk, his cousin, aunt, and others were consuming alcohol when an argument broke out between Yellow Hawk and his cousin.
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The fight escalated, with Yellow Hawk grabbing a shotgun and firing it at his cousin, striking him in the abdomen. Yellow Hawk then fired a second shot at his aunt, who was attempting to grab the gun. Both victims were transported to Sioux Falls for medical treatment and required surgery for their injuries.
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Yellow Hawk pleaded guilty on February 5, 2024, to the charges. He was also ordered to pay a $200 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund and serve three years of supervised release after completing his prison sentence.
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The case was investigated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, the Gregory County Sheriff’s Office, the Burke Police Department, and the South Dakota Highway Patrol. Assistant U.S. Attorney Abby Roesler prosecuted the case.
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Yellow Hawk was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. The Major Crimes Act, a federal statute, mandated the prosecution of the case in federal court due to the violent nature of the crime and its occurrence on Indian Country.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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