Johnson County Attorney finds Iowa City police officers justified in July's officer-involved shooting during a suicide threat.
Johnson County Attorney finds Iowa City police officers' actions justified in July's officer-involved shooting. Officers were called to a man's house for a suicide threat, where he held a gun and ignored orders to drop it. After using less-lethal force, the officers shot the man when it appeared he was preparing to fire. The attorney praised the officers for their efforts to avoid force and deescalate the situation.
August 23, 2024
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