Victim was slashing car tires with a knife in the alley between the 1400 block of Avenue E and Avenue D. He ran to a home at 1527 Ave E where he exited a closet and brandished a knife at the officers. In the past, he had been accused of marijuana possession, curfew violations, escape or absence of custody, past-due court fines, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, theft, child support delinquency and traffic tickets.
Victim's Name: Ryan James Swearingen
Agency Responsible: Fort Madison Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: White
Date of Death: August 3, 2014
County: Lee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Rural