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Police say driver shot by deputy during struggle has died

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October 24th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man shot during a struggle with a sheriff’s deputy in Davenport has died. Police say 27-year-old Davenport resident Robert Mitchell died at a hospital Tuesday night.
The shooting occurred around 1:10 a.m. Tuesday, just south of Interstate 80 on the north side of Davenport. Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane says Deputy Greg Hill pulled over Mitchell’s vehicle there, and an altercation occurred that led to Hill shooting Mitchell. A chase ensued. A female passenger got out nearby, and the chase ended when Mitchell’s vehicle stopped at a convenience store.

Investigators have not said whether Mitchell had a weapon or why Hill had pulled over his vehicle. Hill suffered minor injuries. He’s been placed on administrative leave in line with department policy.