The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Thursday morning near the intersection of C-13 and Franklin Avenue in rural Butler County.

The incident began around 9:10 a.m. when the Butler County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a resident reporting that a man was firing a gun into their home. The caller also reported that multiple people were trapped inside the residence.

Deputies and troopers with the Iowa State Patrol responded to the scene. Authorities say a trooper encountered a male suspect outside the home who was armed and matched the description provided by the victim. Shortly after making contact, an exchange of gunfire occurred between the suspect and the trooper.

After the shooting, the suspect fl

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