Advocates protest outside Air Force base where Lakota woman was allegedly killed

By: Amelia Schafer, ICT

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 932

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — Sahela Sangrait’s family, friends and community aren’t done demanding justice for her.

Roughly one dozen community members gathered outside Ellsworth Air Force Base on April 17, in 30-degree weather and snowfall, to insist on accountability and transparency in her case.

Federal prosecutors have charged United States Airman Quinterius Chappelle with first degree murder in the 2024 homicide of Sahela “Toka Win” Sangrait, who was Mnicoujou Lakota. Prosecutors …

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