Former South Dakota mayor charged with triple murder in city he represented

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Former Mayor Jay Ostrem of Centerville, South Dakota, was arrested in connection to the shooting deaths of three people, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced on Tuesday.

Ostrem is being held on a $1 million cash-only bond after he allegedly shot and killed three people at a Centerville residence across the street from his home at approximately 10 p.m. on Monday.

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