Officers Ruled Legally Justified in Deadly Shooting Near Dubuque

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(Dubuque, IA) -- The Dubuque County Attorney has ruled that officers were legally justified in using deadly force during a July 1 shooting death of 36-year-old James Sherrill. The incident occurred during what law enforcement described as a high-risk traffic stop.

According to officials, Sherrill failed to cooperate with officers and reached for a firearm during the encounter. In response, officers opened fire. Sergeant Adam Williams was also shot and injured during the incident.

Sherrill was pronounced dead at the scene.


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