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Suspect shoots at Mt. Pleasant police, later dies after losing control of car
The Mt. Pleasant Police Department reported that a suspect has died after losing control of his car during an incident in which the suspect fired at a Mt. Pleasant police officer.
In a news release issued Friday, Mt. Pleasant Police Department reported that officers were dispatched to a residence in town at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 in response to an alleged domestic incident.
During officers’ response to the alleged domestic, the suspect drove by the scene and officers attempted to make contact with him.
When officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, the suspect did not stop his vehicle and proceeded to drive through intersections without obeying traffic signs. Near the corner of West Henry Street and North Jefferson Street, the suspect, while still in his vehicle, shot at a Mt. Pleasant Police Officer in his patrol vehicle several times. The suspect then fled in his vehicle at a high rate of speed. The suspect eventually lost control of his vehicle on Highway 218 and 185th Street.
Officers approached the vehicle and determined that the suspect was deceased. Names of the suspect and officer are being withheld pending notification. Throughout the entire incident, no officers discharged their weapons. The City of Mt. Pleasant requested the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations to assist with the investigation, and the investigation remains ongoing at this time.
This was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. The Mt. Pleasant Policer Officer who was shot at was treated and released with no injuries.
The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations, Henry County EMS, and Breuer’s Towing.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a suspect or charged party is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Mt. Pleasant Police Department at 319 385-1450.
