RCPD seeking person of interest in homicide at North 7th Street residence
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At around 10:25 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 police were dispatched to the 900 block of North 7th Street for a requested welfare check on an unconscious male. On arrival, police located the male, obviously deceased, in the garage of the residence. The Rapid City Police Department released the name of the victim as 44-year-old Andrew Bearrobe of Pine Ridge. Bissonette is charged with Second Degree Murder and is scheduled for court on February 27, 2023. Bail was set at $500,000.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City police are currently investigating a homicide which took place at a residence in the 900 block of North 7th Street.
At around 10:25 p.m. on Tuesday March 23rd, police were dispatched to the residence for a requested welfare check on an unconscious male. On arrival, police located the male, obviously deceased, in the garage of the residence. As the investigation continued through the evening, it was determined the male had injuries consistent with homicide. An autopsy has since been scheduled in the investigation.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld until proper notification of next-of-kin can be made.
Police spoke to a number of individuals associated with the residence and have reason to believe that 40-year-old Antoine Bissonette of Rapid City is a person of interest in the homicide investigation.
Anyone with any information about Bissonette’s whereabouts should contact police immediately at 605-394-4131. He is considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached by the public. An anonymous tip can also be submitted by texting the letters ‘RCPD’ and the information to 847411.
The ongoing and active investigation into this homicide is being conducted jointly with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.
