Blakesburg, Iowa – Officials with the Iowa Department of Public Safety have identified the State Trooper involved in the shooting of a man he was taking into custody. Iowa State Patrol Trooper Jeremy Cole, is a three-year veteran of the Patrol. Per DPS Policy, the Trooper was placed on critical incident leave, following the incident that occurred on December 7th.

On that date, Wapello County law enforcement officers attempted to apprehend 35-year-old Charles Hall, of Ottumwa, who was wanted on a warrant for robbery. Hall fled from officers on multiple occasions and across multiple jurisdictions.

Trooper Cole located Hall near the intersection of 118th Street and Dewberry Avenue in rural Blakesburg. While attempting to arrest Hall, he brandished a weapon. Trooper Cole discharged his duty weapon striking Hall. Law enforcement provided Hall on-scene medical care. He was airlifted to a Des Moines hospital, where he remains in serious condition. Trooper Cole was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital and released.

The Division of Criminal Investigation will forward their investigative findings to the Davis County Attorney for review.