Ian James Lybarger

Council Bluffs Police released updated information in regards to an Officer involved shooting at the Manawa Center Drive Wal-Mart this past Friday, September 18th.

Detectives have requested that arrest warrants be issued for 29-year-old Ian James Lybarger of Omaha charging him with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer (Class D Felony), Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident, Operation of a Motor Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent, and Theft 5th Degree. Lybarger was identified as the driver of a white Mazda CX-9 that had stolen plates and attempted to flee from Officers when confronted at Wal-Mart last Friday. Council Bluffs Police Officer John Kuebler attempted to remove Lybarger from the Mazda, resulting in Kuebler being dragged several feet before he fired one round from his handgun at Lybarger. The round struck the Mazda, but did not hit Lybarger.

At the time of the incident Lybarger was already wanted on an outstanding felony warrant out of Douglas County, NE for Theft by Receiving.

Anyone with knowledge of Lybarger’s whereabouts are encouraged to contanct CBPD Detectives at 712-328-4728 or to call 9-1-1.

Officer Kuebler remains on administrative leave while the DCI finalizes their independent investigation of the incident.