SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls has seen 14 homicides so far in 2024.

In 2023, there were two.

The wide variance is an anomaly and there’s no connecting factor to the recent increase, according the Sioux Falls Public Information Officer Sam Clemens.

“Some of them may be domestic related. We’ve seen in the past, drugs or alcohol are a factor. Sometimes, it’s just a disagreement between people that don’t like each other. So, we’ve seen a whole different list of reasons why they happen,” said Clemens.

Prior to the 14th homicide this past weekend , there was only one unsolved homicide from 2024. A woman was shot and killed on September 4th in the 6000 block of West Tanager Place. The investigations continue.

“The detectives are very good at what they do. They’re very good at finding answers and finding people that that committed these crimes, and that’s ultimately our job,” said Clemens.

Even if it seems insignificant to you, reporting your tip could be just what law enforcement needs to create the larger picture of what happened.

“But it turns out to be very important and helps us in investigations,” said Clemens.

Looking at a broader scope of all East River crimes, there were 30 homicides in 2022. Last year, it dropped to 22. So far this year, there have been 32 in eastern South Dakota.

“Find the people responsible and hold them accountable. And that’s at least provide some sort of justice to the families and let them know that we’re doing everything we can to find the people responsible,” said Clemens.

You can report tips regarding any crime and remain anonymous through CrimeStoppers by calling 605-367-7007.

View a full list of the homicides in Sioux Falls in 2024 below:

March 16 : 28-year-old Richard Sowers is shot in an apartment building downtown. Edward Brinkley was arrested and charged for second-degree murder.

June 8 : 43-year-old Daniel Kemnitz , 43-year-old Kellie Reaves and 34-year-old Andrew Thompson of Sioux Falls suffered fatal gunshot wounds when Justin Rackley opened fire at a bonfire gathering in the area of S. Drexel Drive and West 58th Street. Rackley is being charged with three counts of first-degree murder.

August 20 : A 17-year-old male died from a gunshot wound at a residence on the 800 block of West 7th Street. Originally, witnesses told police that the wound was self-inflicted, but 33-year-old Savannah Randle and a juvenile were later arrested and charged in connection to the murder.

August 25 : 29-year-old Josh Allen was found dead after a shooting at Dunham Park. Two men have been arrested in connection to the shooting, including 28-year-old Lamont Burks Jr. and 32-year-old Walter Stewart.

September 4 : Tanisha Bruguier was shot and killed while she was inside a mobile home on West Tanager Place. No arrests have been made in connection to the homicide.

September 7 : 30-year-old Casey Shaffer was found deceased from gunshot wounds in an apartment at 808 West Bailey Street. 30-year-old Dylan Farmer attempted to confess to the killing before Shaffer was found. Farmer was later taken into custody and charged. A few days later, 35-year-old Brian Jones Sr. was also taken into custody and charged with two counts of accessory to homicide.

September 22 : 32-year-old Robin Swallow was arrested for first-degree murder following the death of 64-year-old Michael Colvin . A group of people were drinking in the area of 12th Street and Cleveland Avenue when an altercation occurred. Colvin was hospitalized for several weeks before passing away.

October 10 : 23-year-old Francisco Alvarez III and his 44-year-old father Francisco Alvarez Jr. were shot and killed after mistaking the identity of a motorcyclist and attacking them at a West 41st Street gas station. No charges were filed against the 26-year-old motorcyclist.

October 15 : 49-year-old Carie Coyle died from her injuries after being assaulted. Her boyfriend, 59-year-old John Mitchell, was later arrested for assaulting Coyle is charged with first-degree murder.

October 28 : 44-year-old Angie Scholl was found deceased in her home on the 5300 block of Anthony Avenue. Her death was caused by manual strangulation. Her husband, Jimmie Ledbetter Jr., was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

November 23 : 25-year-old Aiden Quick Bear was killed in a stabbing on the 500 block of South Duluth Avenue. The investigation is ongoing.