The Dubuque County Attorney, Iowa Attorney General and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation have ruled the shooting death of a man during a traffic stop along Highway 151 near Cascade last month was justified.
Investigators say 36-year old James Sherrill pulled out a handgun during the incident and fired striking Dubuque County Deputy Adam Williams. Williams was hospitalized for treatment of a gunshot wound and was released. Sherrill was shot and killed by one of the other officers.
Dubuque Police Officer Chad Leitzen, and Monticello Police Officer Cole Millard who were both placed on administrative leave during the investigation may now return to duty.