SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Authorities are looking for a juvenile who is wanted for attempted murder of police officers arising out of the riot at the Empire Mall a week ago Sunday.
Sioux Falls Police say they have video of Decimas Jesus Laurelez of Sioux Falls firing a weapon at police officers who were trying to protect the mall.
Police say they found three or four shell casing at the northeast corner of the Empire Mall by the JC Penney.
The rioting and attempted looting began about three hours after the end of a peaceful march downtown on behalf of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis while in police custody.
Laurelez is also charged with aggravated assault on law enforcement and riot.
He is being charged as an adult.
If you have information, contact the Sioux Falls Police.
