DCI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Greene County
September 8th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
GREENE COUNTY, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Public Safety has issued a report on an officer-involved, fatal shooting that occurred over the past weekend. Authorities say on Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) requested assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) with an officer-involved shooting in Greene County, Iowa.
At approximately 10:49 p.m., the GCSO assisted the Boone Police Department and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit that started in Boone County and continued into Greene County. The pursued vehicle came to a stop, and officers encountered 18-year-old Camryn Stonehocker, of Boone. Stonehocker exited his vehicle armed with a weapon. When Stonehocker advanced on officers, an officer fired his weapon, striking Stonehocker. Stonehocker died at the scene.
The involved officers were uninjured. They have been placed on critical incident leave in accordance with their department policy.
Once the investigation is completed, the findings will be forwarded to the Greene County Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Iowa Attorney General for review. No further details will be released at this time.