Council Bluffs Police are working in conjunction with the Iowa DCI, as part of an investigation into an Officer-involved shooting incident that took place at around 8-a.m., Saturday. Authorities say the unidentified Officer arrived at the Bucky’s Gas station located at 3434 Nebraska Avenue, and was approaching the entrance of the business, he was informed by a Bucky’s employee that a male had just stolen a gas can from the business. The item was valued around $14.

Jimmy J. Carr

When the officer confronted the suspect, 34-year old Jimmy J. Carr, of Omaha, at the front of the business, Carr allegedly reached into his pocket, displayed and then fired a gun. The officer was able to return fire, striking Carr, who was arrested a short time later, without further incident.

Carr suffered a gunshot to the left hip area and was taken to UNMC for treatment of a non-life threatening injury.  No other persons were injured in the incident.  The officer’s names will be released at a later time.