The Iowa Falls Police Department responded to an emergency call of an armed suicidal man. Upon arrival, the armed man, Fitz, exited the residence armed with several weapons and wearing a bullet-proof vest. He allegedly refused to obey commands from officers on the scene and reached for a weapon. After refusing to drop the weapon, officers fired rounds, killing Fitz.
Victim's Name: Leighton C. Fitz
Agency Responsible: Iowa Falls Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: White
Date of Death: April 17, 2014
County: Hardin
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: unknown weapon
Geography: Rural