Iowa Department of Public Safety
Eugene T. Meyer, Commissioner
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Telephone Number: (515) 725-6182
Facsimile Number: (515) 725-6195

John F. Quinn, Director

DCI RELEASES NAMES OF OFFICERS IN WATERLOO SHOOTING INCIDENT

Waterloo, IOWA --- The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is releasing the names of the officers involved in the shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Waterloo. The officers were identified as Steven Bose and Jamie Sullivan, both members of the Waterloo Police Department. The investigation revealed that Steven Bose drew his issued weapon and fired twice at Eric Rule, after attempts to subdue Rule physically and with a Taser failed.

Eric Rule was pronounced dead at the scene. Officer Bose was transported to Allen Hospital in Waterloo where he was treated by Medical Staff.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation continues to investigate Rule’s death.

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