And the DA in question moved at light speed to make the determination in this case. No charges in fatal Fort Dodge shooting after self-defense ruling - KCCI
This incident took place on Friday the 24th of July.
According to investigators, the evidence showed Ahrens was actively attacking Byram, who retreated into his own home during the confrontation. Police said Byram then fired a single shot that struck Ahrens.
After the shooting, Byram called 911 to report what had happened.
Fort Dodge, Iowa, is roughly a 90 mile drive north-northwest of Des Moines. It is the county seat of Webster County, Iowa.
Cops not only completed their report in a week, but the DA reviewed the data and made the determination of justified self-defense in under a week. Some DAs will take months, even in the face of video evidence.
Following that review, the county attorney determined Byram's actions were justified under Iowa's self-defense laws. As a result, no criminal charges will be filed.
Darren Driscoll is currently the County Attorney for Webster County, Iowa. Hats off to you sir.
Self-defense is a human right.
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