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Names Released in Iowa City Officer-Involved Shooting

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May 14th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has interviewed the two Iowa City Police Officers involved in an incident that resulted in shots being fired by both officers following their response to a burglary alarm at around 2:30-a.m. May 9th.

Authorities say Officer Travis Neeld, an Iowa City Officer for 10 years, and Officer Alex Stricker, an officer for 9 years, responded to two burglar alarms at the Pizza Hut and Second Act businesses on the south side of the city. While investigating, officers located 34-year old Michael Arturo Cintron Caceres, in the area of the businesses. A foot chase ensued and Caceres was located in a fenced area at Big Ten Rentals, 1820 Boyrum Street, where the shooting occurred.

The investigations into the alarms and the events surrounding the shooting are continuing and both officers remain on administrative leave in accordance to police department policy. Caceres has been charged with two counts of Robbery 1st Degree for previous incidents unrelated to Thursday’s events.  He remains hospitalized in stable condition.