South Dakota Man Indicted in Fatal Chamberlain Stabbing
An 18-year-old man, Michael Ottmo, has been indicted on two counts of first-degree manslaughter and aggravated assault in connection with a deadly stabbing that occurred in Chamberlain, South Dakota. The victim was identified as Dustin Thomas.
Sioux Falls, SD, November 10, 2026 — An 18-year-old man has been indicted in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place in Chamberlain, South Dakota.
Michael Ottmo faces charges including two counts of first-degree manslaughter and aggravated assault. The indictment stems from an incident in which Dustin Thomas died. The specific date of the stabbing and further details regarding the circumstances leading to the charges were not immediately available.
First-degree manslaughter typically involves causing the death of another person under circumstances that would constitute murder, except that the person acts under the influence of extreme mental or emotional disturbance for which there is a reasonable explanation or excuse. Aggravated assault involves causing serious bodily injury to another person or committing an assault with a deadly weapon.
Further court proceedings and details related to the case are expected to be disclosed as the legal process continues. The name of the contractor and the permit status were not provided.
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