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Ft. Dodge Police identify Officers involved in a fatal shooting

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March 23rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

FORT DODGE, Iowa — Officials with the Fort Dodge Police Department, Friday, identified the four police officers who were dispatched to a scene that turned deadly, when an officer shot and killed a suspect. On March 16th, police shot and killed 24-year-old Tyler Stansberry of Fort Dodge, after he reportedly charged at the officers, while carrying two knives. Officers were called to the scene following a report of a person in a home, who was out of control, and had injured a dog. When they entered, Stansberry allegedly ran at the officers while holding the knives, leading to an officer shooting Stansberry.

The four officers involved were:

  • Officer Nicholas Ruggles
  • Sergeant Matthew Webb
  • Officer Andrew Lane
  • Officer Matthew English

All four are still on critical incident leave as the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations continues to investigate the fatal shooting.