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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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who fired the shots from the vehicle, and were there one or multiple shooters?
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vehicle
Lead #2What vehicle was used in the shooting, and can it be identified or located?
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clue
Lead #3Why do investigators believe Mesteth was likely not the intended target, and who may have been?
On January 27, 2024, in the early morning hours, an unidentified shooter or shooters fired from a vehicle into Alton 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, suggesting the attack 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 their motive, with a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to resolution.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone witness the shooting or the vehicle fleeing the scene?
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evidence
Lead #5What forensic evidence was recovered from the scene or the vehicle?
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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 morningShooting death of Alton Mesteth
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 in the early morning hours.
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Case Information
Incident:January 27, 2024 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:January 27, 2024 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case