Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Judi Lynn

(160,515 posts)
Sat Nov 5, 2016, 03:36 AM Nov 2016

Iowa officer who wounded man was involved in 2015 shooting

Source: Associated Press

Iowa officer who wounded man was involved in 2015 shooting

Updated 6:25 pm, Friday, November 4, 2016


CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa police officer who shot a 37-year-old black man in the neck during a traffic stop this week was involved in a fatal shooting last year.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety said Friday that Cedar Rapids officer Lucas Jones fired at Jerime Mitchell on Tuesday near Coe College.

The agency says the shooting came during an altercation but remains under investigation. The city has confirmed squad car video of the shooting exists.

Mitchell is in critical condition at an Iowa City hospital.


Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/Iowa-officer-who-wounded-man-was-involved-in-2015-10594636.php

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Iowa officer who wounded man was involved in 2015 shooting (Original Post) Judi Lynn Nov 2016 OP
and people wonder why this stuff Coolest Ranger Nov 2016 #1
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Iowa officer who wounded ...