Joy Ann Sherman Killed by Mitchell Police Department

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1221 South Burr St
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According to the Argus Leader: Mitchell dispatchers received a call from a treatment facility counselor saying that a former resident, Sherman, was at the Quality Inn and Suites and had a gun. Sherman was intoxicated and threatening to hurt herself and anyone else. Mitchell Police Sgt. David Beintema and an Emergency Response Unit arrived at the hotel and attempted to negotiate with Sherman. Sherman opened her door and made eye contact with Sgt. Beintema, who ordered Sherman to show her hands. At that point she stepped into the hallway and aimed her gun at Sgt. Beintema. He shot Sherman three times, and she fell onto the floor in the doorway of her room.

Victim's Name: Joy Ann Sherman

Agency Responsible: Mitchell Police Department

Gender: Female

Age: 52

Race: Native American

Date of Death: November 8, 2014

County: Davison

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Justified

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Geography: Rural

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