The Perry chief of police was shot in the leg at close range during a struggle with a suspect Tuesday morning, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Eric Vaughn was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The shot was to his upper thigh. He’s expected to be released tomorrow. The episode began when Perry police responded to a shooting shortly before 5 a.m. It was reported a suspect, identified as Jeremiah Messner, 30, of Perry, shot out the back window of a vehicle. No one was inside that vehicle at the time. Later, police negotiated with Messner along the city’s bike trail. During negotiations, Messner wanted a lighter. Police provided Messner with a lighter and he initially dropped the weapon. However, as police went to arrest him, he was able to get back to the weapon and use it. That’s when he shot Vaughn. Next, deputies deployed Tasers and were able to subdue Messner. Messner is charged with felon in possession of a firearm, a class D felony; going armed with intent, a class D felony; and attempted murder a class B felony. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting. Press conference:Previously:The Perry Police Department confirms to KCCI that an officer was the victim of a shooting early Tuesday morning.The Perry News reports that an officer shot in the line of duty was Police Chief Eric Vaughn. The newspaper reports Vaughn was transported to a local hospital via air ambulance. His condition has not been released.The Perry News reports a suspect in the shooting has been detained. Dallas County authorities confirm that there is currently no danger to the public.Police said the incident happened at around 5 a.m. Police did not release any details on what led up to the incident. Officials with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation said they are headed to Perry to investigate a shooting.Check the KCCI Breaking News and Weather App and KCCI 8 News for updates on this developing story.Other headlines:
The Perry chief of police was shot in the leg at close range during a struggle with a suspect Tuesday morning, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office.
Chief Eric Vaughn was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The shot was to his upper thigh. He’s expected to be released tomorrow.
The episode began when Perry police responded to a shooting shortly before 5 a.m. It was reported a suspect, identified as Jeremiah Messner, 30, of Perry, shot out the back window of a vehicle. No one was inside that vehicle at the time.
Later, police negotiated with Messner along the city’s bike trail. During negotiations, Messner wanted a lighter. Police provided Messner with a lighter and he initially dropped the weapon.
However, as police went to arrest him, he was able to get back to the weapon and use it. That’s when he shot Vaughn.
Next, deputies deployed Tasers and were able to subdue Messner.
Messner is charged with felon in possession of a firearm, a class D felony; going armed with intent, a class D felony; and attempted murder a class B felony.
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting.
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Previously:
The Perry Police Department confirms to KCCI that an officer was the victim of a shooting early Tuesday morning.
The Perry News reports that an officer shot in the line of duty was Police Chief Eric Vaughn. The newspaper reports Vaughn was transported to a local hospital via air ambulance. His condition has not been released.
The Perry News reports a suspect in the shooting has been detained. Dallas County authorities confirm that there is currently no danger to the public.
Police said the incident happened at around 5 a.m. Police did not release any details on what led up to the incident.
Officials with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation said they are headed to Perry to investigate a shooting.
Check the KCCI Breaking News and Weather App and KCCI 8 News for updates on this developing story.
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