Possible suicide reported near Ferguson Street in Hermosa

Heard on: Pennington SD Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Battle Creek, you're going to be responding to stage.

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Again, responding to stage (number withheld) Ferguson Street for a possible suicide.

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Battle Creek copies that, thank you.

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Medic Four is on county.

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Ten Four, Medic Four, you're going to be responding to stage (number withheld) Ferguson Street.

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Got reports from the aunt and mom stating that she believes that her son has committed suicide.

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Unknown further.

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Was unable to get more information.

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Do have a deputy from Custer County heading up that way.

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Again, respond to stage (number withheld) Ferguson Street.

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Battle Creek, copy.

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Thank you.

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Fire dispatch, Battle Creek Squad Fifty One.

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Go ahead.

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You can show us staged at the fairgrounds, waiting for officers.

9/3/2026 07:15 AM

Medical Emergency

Ferguson St, Hermosa, SD 57744

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were directed to stage near Ferguson Street in Hermosa for a possible suicide after family members reported they believed their son may have died by suicide. A Custer County deputy was reported to be en route, and responders staged until law enforcement arrived.