Sioux Falls Man Accused of Raping Girl to Appear in Court

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls man accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in a cargo van is expected to appear in court this week.

The 41-year-old Frederick McAbee, of Sioux Falls, faces several charges including attempted first-degree murder and rape. He was arrested in Pipestone, Minnesota, Friday and remains in custody on a $2 million bond.

McAbee will appear in court in Pipestone County and attorneys will determine whether he'll be extradited to South Dakota.

Police spokesman Sam Clemens says the girl reported the man threatened her with a gun as they traveled in the van Thursday. Clemens says she jumped from the moving vehicle after she was raped and heard a gunshot.

McAbee didn't immediately return a message left through an inmate messaging system. It's unclear if he has an attorney.

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