DCI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Ottumwa, IA

What this means

OTTUMWA, Iowa - On June 10, 2026, the Division of Criminal Investigation was called to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 500 block of North Green Street, Ottumwa, IA. At approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the US Marshal Service (USMS) attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Michael Zurek, 31. During the interaction, a US Marshal discharged his weapon, striking Zurek.

Official release

Source material from Iowa Department of Public Safety. The wording below is the issuer’s statement.

DCI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Ottumwa, IA

Thursday, June 11, 2026

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June 11, 2026

OTTUMWA, Iowa - On June 10, 2026, the Division of Criminal Investigation was called to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 500 block of North Green Street, Ottumwa, IA.

At approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the US Marshal Service (USMS) attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Michael Zurek, 31. During the interaction, a US Marshal discharged his weapon, striking Zurek.

Zurek died at the scene. No law enforcement officers were injured.

The USMS is cooperating with the investigation. In accordance with USMS policy, the deputy who fired their weapon has been placed on administrative leave.

The findings of the investigation conducted by DCI and Ottumwa Police Department will be provided to the Wapello County Attorney and Iowa Attorney General for review.

No additional information will be released at this time.

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The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the largest law enforcement agency in the state. It includes six divisions and several bureaus, all working together with local, state and federal government agencies and the private sector, to keep Iowa a safe place by following our core values: leadership, integrity, professionalism, courtesy, service and protection. Divisions within the Iowa DPS: Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa State Fire Marshal Division, Iowa Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center, and Administrative Services Division. The Department of Public Safety is led by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Governor.

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