Knife Attack Ends Police Chase in Greene County | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 26, 2026 · 1m

A tense police chase in Greene County ended in tragedy on July 26th: a suspect died after a high-speed pursuit, and an officer suffered a knife wound to the face. The chase, initially led by Jefferson police and joined by Greene County deputies, turned deadly when the suspect fled on foot armed with a knife. Despite being shot, the suspect allegedly continued toward the officer and stabbed them. The officer survived and was released from the hospital, while the suspect died. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is now leading a full probe, with findings to be reviewed by the county…