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Turtle Mountain Band files indictment for death on reservation





The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota filed charges over a death on the reservation last month.

Justin Keplin, 31, was indicted in tribal court on a count of reckless endangerment and a count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury or death. He is accused of killing Joel Sherman, 29, on November 27.

Federal authorities continue to investigate the incident.

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