Dubuque Sheriff Officer Involved Shooting

On July 1, 2025, at approximately 4:25 a.m., members of the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, Dubuque Police Department, Iowa State Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Monticello Police Department, and Jones County Sheriff’s Office conducted a high-risk traffic stop of a vehicle on Hwy. 151, north of the Hwy. 136 interchange. The traffic stop was related to a multi-jurisdictional investigation.   

During the traffic stop, the suspect in this investigation, an adult male and sole occupant of the vehicle, produced a handgun.  Shots were fired, which resulted in a DCSO deputy, and the suspect being struck by gunfire. The deputy was transported to MercyOne Emergency Department in Dubuque, then to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The deputy is in serious but stable condition. The suspect was pronounced deceased shortly after being transported from the scene. The incident is currently being investigated by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. This investigation is pending and there is no danger to the public as a result.  The deputies and officers involved have been placed on Critical Incident Leave in accordance with the policies of each agency involved.