James M. Cruckson

Suicide

James Cruckson sexually assaulted his girlfriend and refused to return her 6-year-old daughter. He fired on officers who entered the house, leading to an early morning shootout. Police said Cruckson shot and killed Officer Craig Birkholz, 28, as he ran toward the scene. Cruckson also shot Officer Ryan Williams and his police dog, Grendel, who both recovered. Cruckson later killed himself.