Investigation Determines Officers’ Actions Justified in Dec. 24 Incident

Jan. 16, 2024

On Dec. 24, 2024, two officers of the Dubuque Police Department were involved in an officer-involved shooting while attempting to arrest a subject.   

As is standard protocol for all officer-involved shootings, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation conducted an investigation of the incident. Results of this investigation were submitted to the Dubuque County Attorney for review and a decision on the justification of the shooting.   

The County Attorney has determined the officers’ actions were justified. In accordance with Dubuque Police Department policy, the officers were placed on critical incident leave following the incident and remained on leave for the duration of the investigation. Following the completion of the investigation and the County Attorney’s determination that the officers’ actions were justified, both officers will now be returned to full duty.  

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