KDSN RADIO News
Eagle Grove standoff ends with no shots fired
A police standoff in the north-central Iowa town of Eagle Grove ended peacefully last night after about six hours.
The Eagle Grove Police, Wright County Sheriff’s Office, and Iowa State Patrol responded to the scene where an alleged gunman was located near Ag Processing, Incorporate,d near the business district.
Reportedly, the suspect was harassing another person and was armed with a handgun. A law enforcement negotiator was summoned to end the situation.
The subject was then pinned down, with his vehicle surrounded by law enforcement and armored vehicles.
One of the businesses near the scene had to close to allow its employees and shoppers to flee the scene.
The situation came to an end after the subject surrendered to law enforcement and was placed in custody.
There were no injuries. The name of the individual was not released.
(By Pat Powers, KQWC, Webster City)
