Manhunt underway for suspect accused of shooting police officer
Mark Lee Jackson, 59, is wanted for attempted murder. He has been at large since Friday and should be considered armed and dangerous, police said.
A manhunt is currently underway in Iowa for Mark Lee Jackson, a 59-year-old man from Des Moines accused of shooting a police officer. Jackson was allegedly involved in a traffic stop gone wrong on Friday evening, where he is said to have fled the scene and proceeded to open fire on law enforcement. This incident resulted in a Muscatine Police Department officer being shot in the elbow.
The officer is expected to make a full recovery. Jackson is currently wanted for attempted murder, as well as parole violations and theft charges according to police. He has been on the run since Friday evening and is considered armed and dangerous. Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies emphasized that no civilians or children were injured during the pursuit despite Jackson firing at officers in an area where bystanders and children were present.
Law enforcement agencies across the nation are actively searching for Jackson, and they will not stop until he is located.
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