Linn Co. Attorney justifies the use of deadly force by Cedar Rapids police in overnight standoff

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks released a report Monday detailing his findings in an overnight standoff that took place at a Cedar Rapids apartment building in February.

During the standoff, Christopher Kern opened fire on Cedar Rapids Police Officers Grant Hinrichs and Christopher Christy. The officers shot back at Kern.

Attorney Maybanks determined the officers were justified in their use of deadly force against Kern…

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