Former South Dakota Mayor Charged with Triple Homicide

Jay Ostrem, ex-mayor and law enforcement officer, faces three counts of first-degree murder after fatal shootings in Centerville.

Jay Ostrem, 64, is accused of killing three men in Centerville, South Dakota.
The victims were identified as Paul Frankus, Zach Frankus, and Timothy Richmond.
Ostrem allegedly acted after learning of a sexual assault on his wife by one of the victims.
He was arrested with multiple firearms and is being held on a $1 million bond.
Ostrem has a history of sexual harassment allegations, including a settled lawsuit from his tenure as mayor.