Jeffrey Alan Krier

Deadly force

A three-hour standoff began after Jeffrey Alan Krier opened fire on Sheriff Jeff Shipley, chief deputy Casey Hinnah and Sgt. Eric Stein as they approached his home in rural Sigourney at around 11:30 a.m. to check on his welfare. Stein was killed and the other officers retreated. Officers from 25 agencies responded to the scene. Four ISP tactical teams were deployed around the residence. Negotiators were unable to contact Krier; but were later able to communicate with him through his brother. At about 3:30 p.m. one team saw Krier exit his house loading a rifle. An officer fired a rifle, striking Krier in the arm. A second team near the barn on the south side of the residence saw Krier exit with a weapon and heard the shot. They fired at Krier with an AR-15, then again from a second position halfway between the barn and the residence. From a third and final position, the second team fired again, killing Krier. In total, 139 rounds of ammunition were fired within a 45-minute period, 49 by Krier, 115 by officers. Krier was shot 23 times. According to his family, Krier had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder over 30 years ago.