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Monte Gakin

Case from Rapid City, SD dated Aug 27, 2025

Victim Details

Monte Gakin

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Rapid City

SD

2025-08-27

29

Monte

Gakin

07/11/2026

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In Rapid City, South Dakota, a 29-year-old Hispanic and Latino man named Monte Gakin was tragically killed on the evening of August 27, 2025. Remembered by loved ones for his selfless nature and a heart of gold, he was a father of two who could light up any room with his charming personality and witty jokes. Friends and family recalled his beautiful honey-golden eyes and how he was a true protector, the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back. His life, filled with a love for ad ...
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  • Rapid City NewsCenter1: Police identify man killed in Rapid City apartment shooting
  • https://www.kotatv.com: Rapid City police identify the victim from an apartment shooting
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