Two officers respodned to reports about a stolen car. Upon arrival, the officers observed Newsome in the passenger seat of the car. Police claim there was an exchange of gunfire as Newsome exited the vehicle. Newsome was struck muiltiple times and was able to run a short distance. Officers caught up to Newsome, and he later died on the scene.
Agency: Adel Police Department
Motive: stolen vehicle
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Steve Newsome
Death Date: May 22, 2021
County: Cook
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6881