By Police1 Staff
PERRY, Iowa — A police chief was shot Tuesday morning during what authorities are calling a “rolling standoff.”
Perry Chief Eric Vaughn was shot in the leg as officers attempted to arrest suspect Jeremiah Messner, according to 5 News.
Messner allegedly shot out the back window of a vehicle, prompting a police response that led to a multi-hour search and standoff.
Messner put down a handgun during the standoff after officers offered him a lighter. As they moved to make an arrest, a struggle ensued and Vaughn was shot in the leg. He is expected to be released from the hospital Wednesday.
Charges against Messner are pending.