Tayshawn Battese

Death by Force

In the early morning hours of August 11, 2025, the community of Lower Brule, South Dakota, was shaken by an act of violence that claimed the life of 22-year-old Tayshawn Battese. A talented athlete, known for his prowess on both the basketball court and the football field, Battese was fatally shot in an incident that also resulted in the death of another young man, Teron Sazue. The shooting is reported to have occurred near an old boat ramp following a powwow.

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