Name withheld by police

How they died

Deadly force

Algona police responded after receiving reports shortly before 1 p.m. of a domestic violence situation involving an armed, suicidal man and three hostages. There was an existing no-contact order in effect between the man and at least one of the hostages. Police attempted to remove the hostages, but were fired upon by the man. The officers retreated and called for backup. After several hours of conversation and attempts at negotiation with the man, the negotiation team concluded that a potential remained for the man to harm the hostages. Police then initiated a rescue mission to remove the hostages from the home. All three hostages were removed and sustained no injuries. Shortly after the hostages were rescued, two officers encountered the man and shot and killed him.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Name withheld by police, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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