Officials identify Missouri man who was shot and killed after firing at officers after pursuit on I-29
A Missouri man who fired at law enforcement after a pursuit on Interstate 29 was shot and killed by officers, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety.Around 5:35 p.m., an Iowa state trooper attempted to stop a vehicle on I-29 and during the stop, the driver, identified as 48-year-old Michael Broyles, showed a firearm and then fled, officials said.Previous coverage: Iowa officials investigate shooting involving officerAfter a short pursuit involving the Iowa State Patrol, the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office and the Council Bluffs Police Department, Broyles exited his vehicle with the firearm and shot at the responding officers, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said.Officials said the officers returned fire, hitting Broyles. The 48-year-old was taken to Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, where he was declared dead.The Iowa Department of Public Safety said the officers involved were not injured and have been put on critical incident leave in accordance with their department policies.The incident is still under investigation.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
