Bond set for Pierre man accused of killing Rapid City teen

By Mitchell Now December 8, 2023 2:04 pm

A $300,000 cash only bond has been set for a 23-year old man from Pierre charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old female last week at his residence in Pierre.

The charge against David J. Shangreaux, Jr., is connected to the death of Evie Maxey from Rapid City. The maximum punishment is up to life in prison, a $50,000 fine or both.

In court on Thursday, Assistant South Dakota Attorney General Ernest Thompson asked for a $1 million cash only bond while Shangreaux’s court appointed attorney, Justin Bell, asked for a personal recognizance bond.

Thompson said further charges may be coming and alcohol was a factor in this incident.

Shangreaux’s next court appearance is scheduled for December 15th.

Charging documents indicate that Pierre Police officers responded to a disturbance call November 30th at 9:04 PM at an apartment located at 325 South Brule Street. When officers arrived, they found Maxey “cold to the touch and believed to be deceased.” Emergency Medical Services arrived and confirmed she was dead.

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