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Man identified in officer-involved shooting

Tyler Stansberry was shot by officer

The man who was shot to death Saturday morning by a Fort Dodge police officer after reportedly rushing toward officers with two knives was publicly identified Tuesday.

The Police Department identified him as Tyler Stansberry, 24, of Fort Dodge.

The officers involved in the incident at 1525 Fourth Ave. S. were placed on critical incident leave. Their names will not be released until the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is finished interviewing them.

“As additional details become available, we will provide updates to ensure transparency and communication with the public,” Police Chief Dennis Quinn said in a written statement. “We appreciate the understanding and support of the community as we navigate through this process.”

According to the Police Department, officers were sent to 1525 Fourth Ave. S., at 8:40 a.m. Saturday in response to a report that an individual inside that residence was out of control and had injured a dog.

Officers were advised that there was an arrest warrant for this individual for violation of probation. He had been placed on probation for an earlier domestic abuse conviction.

Upon entering the home, officers were confronted by Stansberry, who ran at them with two knives, according to the Police Department. An officer fired his weapon, killing Stansberry.

The Webster County Sheriff’s Department, Webster County Attorney’s Office, Iowa State Patrol and Division of Criminal Investigation were promptly called to handle the investigation.

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