Authorities said no one else was seriously injured in the incident that resulted in his death. Earlier, the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations said there was a shooting near Bedford, Iowa following a home invasion, but would not confirm who was shot.
Deputy Dan Wyckoff of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office was shot in the chest and arm by a suspect walking along Highway Two in southern Iowa Sunday night. Wyckoff was listed in stable condition at an Omaha hospital late Monday.
The suspect stole Wyckoff’s patrol vehicle and fled, but rolled the vehicle during the pursuit that followed. He then fled on foot in a remote area of Taylor county about six miles from the Missouri State line.
According to the Associated Press, the Iowa Public Safety Department has acknowledged that Rodney Long was shot to death and no one else was seriously injured in the shooting. The department announcement didn’t add more details but announced the news conference in Bedford.