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Sheriff's deputy and homeowner shot
Posted: 05.18.2010 at 8:35 AM
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BROOKS, IOWA (AP) -- The Iowa State Patrol says a sheriff's deputy and a homeowner were shot in a standoff southeast of the unincorporated community of Brooks in Adams County.
Troopers say the man allegedly behind the standoff and shootings surrendered peacefully to authorities about 8:30 p.m. Monday, more than three hours after the standoff began.
Authorities say the deputy had minor injuries and was treated and released. Homeowner Matt Herring was flown to Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, where was reported in fair condition.
Herring reportedly walked to a neighbor's house about a quarter-mile away after he was shot after finding a burglar in his house.
Several local police departments and sheriff's police then surrounded Herring's house.
Authorities say the suspect surrendered after talking over the phone with an Iowa State Patrol negotiator.
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