Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Joshua Dean Greene
Gender : Male
Age : 37
Race : White
Date : 09/17/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department
Officer(s) :Cade Moritz, Chad Steffen, Jacob Boekhoff, Frankie Contreras
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers Cade Moritz, Chad Steffen, Jacob Boekhoff, and Frankie Contreras fatally shot Joshua Dean Greene, a 37-year-old White man, on 09/17/2024. Upon their arrival, officers reported encountering Greene armed with a handgun. Greene allegedly fired in the direction of officers, and Officer Cade Moritz returned fire, striking Greene. Officers Chad Steffen, Jacob Boekhoff, and Frankie Contreras also fired their guns during the confrontation.
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The incident began when Des Moines Police attempted to stop Greene for a traffic violation near Easton Boulevard and Hubbell Avenue. Greene did not stop. The officers escalated a "brief pursuit" that ended when his vehicle crashed into a semi-truck near East 24th Street and Easton Boulevard. After the crash, Greene allegedly revved the engine and displayed a firearm. Tasers deployed by officers were ineffective, and Greene reportedly fired at them, striking Officer Cade Moritz in the head and Officer Jacob Boekhoff in the arm.
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Officers returned fire, discharging a total of 51 rounds. Officer Moritz underwent emergency surgery for his injuries, and Officer Boekhoff required surgery for his arm injury. Both officers were transported to a local hospital and are currently on administrative assignment as they recover. greene was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Iowa Attorney General's Office reviewed the case and determined the officers' use of deadly force was legally justified. Body camera footage released by the Des Moines Police Department provided detailed visuals of the encounter, including the crash and the ensuing confrontation.
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The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation into the incident, with findings to be reviewed by the Polk County Attorney's Office.
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Last update: Dec. 7. 2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://apnews.com/article/iowa-police-shooting-b8899fbbe79bdcf9331fe0a144dff125
https://who13.com/news/2-des-moines-police-officers-shot-suspect-dead/
