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Acey Morrison, a 30-year-old Two Spirit person, was killed in Rapid City, South Dakota on August 21, 2022. News of their death broke just this week when LGBTQ journalist Nico Lange tweete d about their death.
Them reports:
Law enforcement found Morrison dead in a mobile home, after the owner of the residence reported the murder to police, according to local outlets KNBN and KELO. Officials identified a suspect shortly after the shooting and began interviews. It’s unclear whether or not charges have been pressed, despite the fact that the killing occurred nearly a month ago.
A month has passed, they have a suspect identified, and yet … nothing? If the suspect is cooperating, why is this taking so long? Is the suspect also Lakota or white? What is happening?
Acey was born and raised in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. It is the tribal headquarters of the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Acey was buried with traditional Lakota services according to the obituary. The services were September 2, 2022. According to the obituary, Acey identified as a “Two-Spirit relative” and the obituary used she/her pronouns. I am waiting to confirm some details about their enrollment with the Lakota nation.
