Roll of Honor
Incident
Night Captain Edward Pike was shot and killed while investigating a series of high-profile robberies. Authorities received a tip that the suspects would be arriving at a location at around midnight to unload some of the stolen items. Captain Pike and a motorcycle patrolman went to 715 South Fourth Avenue just after 10:00 pm and concealed themselves behind a woodshed. A short time later, a car arrived at the location, and one of the occupants got out and started shining a flashlight around the area. The light shined on Captain Pike, who immediately opened fire on the suspect. The suspect returned fire, striking Captain Pike three times, mortally wounding him. With his weapon emptied, the suspect fled in his car. He was never apprehended. Captain Pike was taken to McKennan Hospital where he died a short time later.
Survivors
Night Captain Pike was survived by his wife and six children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Captain Pike served with the Sioux Falls Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Sioux Falls community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Captain Pike.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Night Captain Edward Pike is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In SD, 36 of 62 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58.1% of this state's fallen. That is 3.9 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Sioux Falls Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward Pike's cause is highlighted.
How Edward Pike Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward Pike is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward Pike was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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