Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks has released a report on the officer-involved shooting that took place on August 5, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The incident involved four Cedar Rapids police officers: Nolan Dostal, Paul Cavin, Alexander Rink, and Jacob Paulsen. The officers used deadly force against Aaron Thomas Rich, age 22, after a reported firearm theft and a police pursuit ended at Oak Hill Manor Apartments. According to the report, Rich, who was driving the suspect vehicle, pointed a gun at the officers. He was seriously injured during the incident.
Maybanks concluded that the officers’ actions were justified. He cited evidence from body cameras and squad car footage. No criminal charges will be filed against the officers. The full report, which includes…..