Manhunt underway for suspect accused of shooting police officer
Summary
Police in Muscatine, Iowa, are searching for Mark Lee Jackson, 59, who is accused of shooting a police officer after fleeing a traffic stop on Friday. Jackson remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.Key Facts
- Mark Lee Jackson is wanted for attempted murder after shooting a Muscatine police officer in the elbow.
- Jackson fled a traffic stop by a sheriff’s deputy, driving recklessly before crashing his vehicle.
- After the crash, Jackson ran on foot and fired at officers pursuing him.
- No children or bystanders were injured during the shooting.
- The injured officer is recovering at home and expected to fully recover.
- Jackson has active warrants including parole violation and theft charges.
- Police are using K-9 units, drones, and aviation support in the ongoing manhunt.
- Jackson is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, 145 pounds, with blue eyes and thinning gray hair.
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