Officers Peter Wilson and Cody Willis responded to a domestic disturbance and report that Beeler had two knives in his waistband and wouldn't show his hands or follow their instructions. They state that they tried to taser him but missed, and that he advanced toward them brandishing a knife. Both officers fired, hitting him in the chest or torso. Beeler died in the hospital 09/21/2014.
Victim's Name: Brian Lee Beeler
Agency Responsible: Des Moines Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: White
Date of Death: September 17, 2014
County: Polk
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knives
Geography: Suburban