Fatal Shooting Near Hartington Wednesday

Fatal Shooting Near Hartington Wednesday

The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that they have arrested David Phillips, 20, of Kennar, LA in connection to a fatal shooting that took place one mile north of Hartington by the intersection of Highway 57 and 885 Road Wednesday morning

Authorities say that upon arrival, they located the victim who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

Officers say witnesses attempted life-saving measures on the victim before he was transported to Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton where he died from his injuries.

Authorities are withholding the identity of the victim until they have notified relatives.