The small town of Centerville, South Dakota, is reeling from a tragic event that has left three people dead, with their former mayor, Jay Edward Ostrem, 64, standing accused of their murder. The shocking incident erupted following allegations of a sexual assault involving one of Ostrem’s family members.
Late Monday night, at approximately 9:44 p.m., a distressing 911 call was made. The caller, a distressed relative of the victims, urgently reported a fatal shooting. According to court documents from KELO, he identified his assailant as a neighbor—Jay Ostrem—who he claimed had also shot him during the incident. The call tragically ended as the man lost the ability to communicate further with the dispatcher.
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Upon their arrival, law enforcement officers encountered Ostrem nonchalantly exiting his residence. He disregarded officers’ commands to halt, continuing his walk until a Game, Fish, and Parks officer intervened. Ostrem was ordered to the ground and complied, informing the officer of the firearm in his possession. Nearby, officers found an AR-style rifle and discovered a .380 handgun in Ostrem’s pocket, alongside various spent shell casings.
