Rapid City police said an armed-suspect call prompted a law enforcement response, and that shortly afterward officers found a man in the backyard of a residence with a loaded rifle. The release did not specify the time or address of the incident.
Police identified the man as an 18-year-old Rapid City resident. The department said he was arrested on suspicion of reckless discharge of a firearm, possession of a loaded firearm while intoxicated, underage consumption of alcohol and threatening law enforcement. The charges are allegations, and the release did not report any finding of guilt.
The department said there were no reported injuries associated with the incident. It also said the secure status at surrounding schools was being lifted. The release did not identify the schools or describe any other road, property or school impacts.
Police said the investigation remains active and ongoing. The department thanked surrounding law enforcement partners for their help responding to the situation. The release did not announce further steps or ask the public for information.