Crime · Kyle, SD
Community Rallies for Kyle Elder Injured in Attack
Joe Martinez, a 68-year-old elder known as “Joe Blow” in Kyle on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, is recovering from severe injuries sustained in an attack outside his home. Authorities are investigating the incident, which left Martinez hospitalized at Monument Health in Rapid City after suffering multiple injuries, including a stab wound. Local residents have launched fundraising efforts and organized support systems to assist Martinez with winter essentials and pet care during his recovery.