Kevin Arbogast (2021)

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Overview

On November 21, 2021, Centerville Iowa Police Department Officers Jacob Downs, Graffe Holmes, and Appanoose County Iowa Sheriff's Office Deputy Gary Buckallew responded to a domestic violence incident involving Arbogast and his estranged wife. Arbogast's 15-year-old son answered the door wearing a bulletproof vest, as Arbogast had told him that "something is going down". Arbogast appeared from behind the garage wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a rifle. Arbogast briefly pointed the rifle at officers while they ordered him to drop the rifle.[1]

After a few minutes, shots were fired, and Arbogast was struck and killed.[1]

The incident was captured by body-worn cameras and in-vehicle cameras.[1]

On December 3, 2021, the state Attorney General ruled that the actions of the officers were justified.[2][3]

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 James Stratton, Video released shows Centerville officers, Appanoose County deputy fatally shoot man in November, KCCI, 2022-02-07
  2. ↑ Iowa police officer fired after sending explicit video while on duty, KCCI, 2022-09-16
  3. ↑ Update on November 21 Officer-InVoled Shooting in Appanoose County, Iowa Department of Public Safety, 2021-12-03

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