Rapid City police said officers responded to an armed-suspect report in the 3600 block of Elm Avenue, where officers heard gunshots near a residence. The agency did not provide a date or time for the incident.
Rapid City police said officers formed a perimeter around the residence and asked area residents to remain in their homes while they investigated. Schools in the area were placed on secure status, according to the agency.
Police said the suspect was found in the backyard of a residence within minutes of the initial call and was armed with a loaded rifle. The agency said the suspect was arrested on suspicion of reckless discharge, with other charges pending as the investigation continues.
The department said it had received no reports of injuries connected to the incident. Police said secure status at surrounding schools was being lifted and the investigation remained active and ongoing.