Dec 27, 2019

Iowa patrol: Omaha man fired shots while fleeing trooper

Posted Dec 27, 2019 12:34 PM

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP)-An Omaha man will face attempted murder charges after allegedly firing shots at an Iowa State Patrol trooper in Sioux City, Iowa.

The incident happened Thursday morning when a trooper pulled over a vehicle and found a 27-year-old passenger had a warrant for his arrest.

The man resisted arrest and as they struggled, the trooper used a stun gun. The man ran away and during a chase he allegedly fired two shots at the pursuing trooper. The shots missed.

After a search, officers found and arrested the man. The state patrol says it's unclear what charges the man will face but that one will be attempted murder.

The driver wasn't arrested.