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Suspect Arrested After Brief Stand-Off in eastern IA w/Shots Fired

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January 12th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Des Moines, IOWA — Iowa State Patrol Troopers and local law enforcement officers responded Thursday to a 911 call of  “shots fired” along Interstate I-80, about 20-miles east of Iowa City, and just east of the 265 mile marker at the rest area.

Officials say the suspect then drove west bound and exited at the 265 exit where he fired more rounds at motorists at the BP gas station. Troopers encountered the suspect on County RD X46 where they engaged him and exchanged gunfire. After a brief stand-off Troopers/Officers were able to take the suspect into custody. No injuries were sustained by the suspect or law enforcement.

The Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating as a result of officers involved in shooting. The Officers involved and the suspect’s name will not be released at this time.