BRANDON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The cause of death for a 43-year-old Brandon man who died during a standoff last month has been released.
On February 12, law enforcement attempted to serve a warrant at the residence of Abe Joseph Boushee at 113 W. Confier Street in Brandon.
He was wanted on five outstanding warrants from Lincoln County, including felony drug offenses and possession of a firearm with an altered serial number.
Shots were fired at law enforcement and Boushee would not engage with negotiators. Chemical agents were introduced to the home and a fire broke out inside the residence.
After the fire was extinguished, Boushee’s body was found in the basement of the house.
On Monday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation announced that an investigation determined Boushee died of smoke inhalation and methamphetamine toxicity.
“While the deceased had fired shots at law enforcement during the standoff, law enforcement did not return fire,” said Attorney General Jackley. “The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives continues to investigate the origin of the fire.”
Attorney General Jackley said information on the fire’s origin will be released when the investigation is complete and in accordance with ATF policies.
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