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Algona police officer shot and killed in the line of duty, shooter Kyle Lou Ricke in custody
Anyone with information on Ricke’s whereabouts Ricke is asked to call 911 or the Iowa State Patrol at (712) 732-1341.
Update: Kyle Lou Ricke of Algona was taken into custody by Minnesota authorities a short time ago. The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Department’s social media reports “all clear” in regards to the situation.
At approximately 8:00 p.m., a police officer was shot in the 1100 block of Minnesota Street in Algona, Iowa.
The shooter has not been apprehended. The shooter has been identified as 43-year-old Kyle Lou Ricke of Algona.
Ricke is a white male, 5’11”, 190 pounds, with blue eyes and a shaved head. He may be driving a black 2021 Chevy Silverado with Iowa license plate JMV612.
Ricke should be considered armed and dangerous. He should not be approached. Residents in the Algona area have been asked to lockdown in place.
Anyone with information on Ricke’s whereabouts Ricke is asked to call 911 or the Iowa State Patrol at (712) 732-1341.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
