Cedar Rapids, IA- The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s Major Crime Unit is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cedar Rapids.
According to a news release, at about 6:24 AM Monday, January 1st, Cedar Rapids Police received a 911 call that reported a vehicle drove past 414 Longwood Drive NE in Cedar Rapids and fired shots at the residence.
At about 6:33 AM, officers located the suspect vehicle, which was occupied by two white males, and a pursuit occurred. During the pursuit, the suspect pointed a rifle out of his vehicle and fired at the pursuing officers.
At some point, the passenger in the suspect vehicle exited the vehicle and was taken into custody.
The pursuit continued and the suspect again fired shots at officers near Mount Vernon and 34th Street SE. Officers continued to pursue the suspect until he left the roadway in the 5600 Block of Mount Vernon Rd. SE.
A high-risk stop was conducted and the involved officers gave verbal commands to the suspect.
The suspect again fired his weapon from inside of his vehicle, and five officers fired their weapons at the suspect. Upon checking the vehicle, the driver was found deceased. No officers were injured.
The Cedar Rapids Police Department requested the DCI Major Crime Unit to conduct the officer-involved shooting investigation.
The decedent’s name has yet to be released, pending notification of next of kin.
