Iowa AG Rules Fatal Police Shooting as Legally Justified 2024-09-26

The Iowa Attorney General's Office has ruled a fatal shooting by two Des Moines police officers in July as 'legally justified.' The shooting occurred after officers responded to a 911 call from a woman reporting that her ex-boyfriend, W., had shown up at her home acting 'psychotic,' appeared to be on drugs, and was driving a stolen SUV. W. had a history of violence, including arrests for terroristic threats, burglary, and repeatedly violating protective orders against the ex-girlfriend. During the incident, W. refused to drop what appeared to be a semi-automatic weapon and pointed it at the officers, leading them to open fire and kill him. Investigators later determined that W. was holding a pellet gun that was nearly indistinguishable from a real handgun.

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Iowa AG Finds Police Shooting Legally Justified 2024-09-26

The Iowa Attorney General's Office has released a report on a fatal police shooting that occurred in Des Moines on July 30, 2024. The incident began when officers responded to a 911 call from a woman reporting that her ex-boyfriend, W., had shown up at her home acting 'psychotic' and appeared to be under the influence of drugs. The woman had obtained a protective order against W. earlier that day after he had made multiple unwelcome visits to her home in the preceding week, including leaving a threatening letter and a potted plant on her doorstep. When officers located W. in a stolen SUV, he fled and a chase ensued until one officer used a maneuver to stop him. W. then pointed what appeared to be a semi-automatic weapon at the officers, who opened fire and killed him. Investigators later determined that W. was holding a pellet gun that closely resembled a real handgun.

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Rash of Break-ins Reported in Downtown Area 2024-09-27

A series of break-ins have been reported in the downtown area of the city, with several businesses targeted over the past week. Authorities are investigating the incidents and urging residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the area. The police have not yet identified any suspects, but they are reviewing security footage and canvassing the neighborhood for potential witnesses.