Iowa AG: Dubuque Officers Justified in James Sherrill's Shooting

Dubuque Co. Attorney reveals new details in officer-involved shooting, finds shooting to be justified

The Dubuque County Attorney ruled that an officer-involved shooting near Cascade last month was justified.

Iowa AG: Dubuque officers justified in James Sherrill's shooting

This conclusion follows an investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Dubuque County Attorney: Use of deadly force justified during traffic stop on Highway 151

The Dubuque County Attorney's Office said Friday the use of deadly force was justified during a traffic stop on Highway 151 on July 1.Officers shot and killed 3

Attorney General Clears Officers in Dubuque County Shooting - Mix 94.7 KMCH

The Iowa Attorney General has cleared officers who shot and killed a man during a July traffic stop in Dubuque County.  Officers from the Dubuque Drug Task Force and other area agencies stopped a truck driven by James Young Sherrill as part of an investigation. Officers say Sherrill initially shut the truck off, but started it again and struggled with Dubuque County Deputy Adam Williams as Williams tried to get him out of the truck. Williams taz…

Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Officers Acted with Legal Justification in Dubuque County Shooting

(Dubuque Co) The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has ruled the July 1, 2025, fatal shooting of James Young Sherrill by Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, Dubuque, and Monticello police officers was legally justified. An Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation review found Sherrill, under investigation for drug activity, resisted a traffic stop, struggled with a deputy, ignored commands, and twice withstood being tased. He then grabbed a handgun and…

County attorney clears law enforcement of wrongdoing in Cascade shooting

The Dubuque County Attorney's Office has determined that three law enforcement officers were justified when they fatally shot a man during a traffic stop near Cascade, Iowa, last month.