CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Investigators say the man shot by Cedar Rapids Police following a car chase had stolen a handgun moments beforehand.

Aaron T. Rich, 22, now faces several charges, Theft 4th, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Trafficking in Stolen Weapons, Assault on a Peace Officer using a Dangerous Weapon (two charges), Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon (two charges), Assault while Participating in a Felony (two charges), Interference With Official Acts (with a Weapon), Child Endangerment, Attempting to Elude, Reckless Driving, Driving while Barred, Arrest Warrants for Probation Violation and Voluntary Absence from Custody.

Cedar Rapids Police say Rich stole a handgun from Theisen’s in Southwest Cedar Rapids last Tuesday, August 5th, and then ran from the store. Officers s

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