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Matthew Briggs
Gender : Male
Age : 41
Race : White
Date : 07/08/2023
Location : 9927 Essex Dr
City : Council Bluffs
County : Pottawatamie
State : Iowa
Agency : Council Bluffs PD
Officer(s) :Lts. Chad Greer, Martin Stiles
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Omaha PD was called to a residence at 9927 Essex Drive for a well-being check of the resident. Officers saw forced entry into this residence once they arrived. During a search, they found a man who appeared to have been shot to death. Police began looking for Matthew Briggs with helicopters and K9 Unit. Omaha PD was notified that there was a carjacking in which the carjacker’s description matched that of Mr. Briggs. The car was quickly located and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit crossed into Iowa and ended when an Omaha PD and a Council Bluffs officer shot and killed Mr. Briggs inside of the Toyota. Matthew Briggs died. The officers will not be charged per County Attorney Matt Wilber. The shooting was additionally justified by the Attorney General.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://dps.iowa.gov/dci-assists-officer-involved-shooting-council-bluffs
https://www.wowt.com/2023/07/08/omaha-police-searching-domestic-violence-homicide-person-interest/
https://www.wowt.com/2023/07/13/omaha-police-hit-list-found-home-man-killed-following-pursuit/
