Teen suspect shot by Dubuque police after showing a knife during arrest; officers placed on leave.
On Christmas Eve, a 16-year-old suspect with adult warrants was shot by two Dubuque police officers after he allegedly displayed a knife during an arrest attempt. The incident happened around 11:50 a.m. when the suspect fled and showed a knife, leading the officers to fire, hitting him in the arm and shoulder. The suspect was taken to the hospital; his condition is unclear. The officers have been placed on leave, and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations will conduct an investigation.
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