The person at the center of this case
Alton Mesteth
Cold Case · Open
2 years waiting · since 2024
ALTON MESTETH
Justice for Alton Mesteth — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Who fired the shots into Mesteth's home and from what vehicle?
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clue
Lead #2Why do investigators believe Mesteth was likely not the intended target—what evidence suggests mistaken identity or misdirected violence?
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witness
Lead #3Who witnessed the shooting or the vehicle fleeing the scene in the early morning hours?
On January 27, 2024, an unidentified shooter or shooters fired into Alton Mesteth's home on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation near Kyle, South Dakota, killing him in the early morning hours. Investigators believe Mesteth was likely not the intended target, suggesting the shooting may have been misdirected or a case of mistaken identity. The FBI's Minneapolis Field Office is actively seeking information about the shooter(s) and circumstances surrounding this homicide, with a reward of up to $25,000 for tips leading to resolution.
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evidence
Lead #4What forensic evidence (ballistics, vehicle description, surveillance footage) exists from the crime scene?
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Murder Victim January 27, 2024 Kyle, South Dakota The FBI's Minneapolis Field Office is seeking information regarding the death of Alton Mesteth. In the early morning hours of January 27, 2024, an unidentified person or persons shot from a vehicle into Mesteth’s home on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation near Kyle, South Dakota, killing him.
Investigators believe Mesteth was likely not the intended target of the shooting.
Timeline of Events
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2024-01-27
early morningAlton Mesteth killed
Unidentified person or persons shot into Mesteth's home on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation near Kyle, South Dakota, killing him.
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Case Information
Incident:January 27, 2024 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:August 23, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:January 27, 2024 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:August 23, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case