COUNCIL BLUFFS – An Iowa deputy was shot and killed today at a jail by an inmate escaping custody.
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at approximately 10:55 AM, a suspect shot two Pottawattamie County Deputies at the Pottawattamie County Jail in Council Bluffs while escaping custody. Both deputies were transported to Omaha, Nebraska hospitals; one of the deputies succumbed to his injuries and a second deputy is in stable condition.
The suspect who did the shooting was apprehended in Omaha and is now in custody.
Reportedly, 24-year-old Wesley Correa fought the two deputies who were transporting him. He allegedly stole one of their guns, and then shot both before fleeing in a stolen van. He carjacked a woman before later freeing her, and was finally caught in Omaha after a high-speed chase. Correa faces numerous felony charges as a result of his alleged crimes.
Pottawattamie county deputies Mark Burbridge, age 43, and Pat Morgan, age 59 were shot, Burbridge fatally.
Today, Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds released statements upon learning of shootings involving Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Deputies.
“Earlier today, I learned of the senseless act of violence that took the life of Mark Burbridge and injured Pat Morgan, both who served as Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Deputies. I am deeply saddened to hear these troubling details. I have asked state officials to assist local officials with the investigation if needed. The thoughts and prayers of Chris and I go out to the families of these officers and to those who serve beside them.” –Gov. Terry Branstad
“Men and women across Iowa put their lives on the line every day to make our communities a safe place to live and raise a family. Today, we’re reminded of the selfless and ultimate sacrifice they sometimes face. The State of Iowa stands ready to assist local officials in western Iowa as they grieve and mourn this loss of life. Kevin and I are praying for the Burbridge and Morgan families, and the entire law enforcement community in Pottawattamie County.” –Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds
It’s really disgusting. We shouldn’t have to house them and feed him. He should have just been killed or shipped back to the Dominican Republic Way belongs doesn’t even belong in America. He should’ve been shipped out of here long before he committed all those crimes. It’s travesty of Justice all around because he should’ve been made to leave long before he could do all those horrible things.
There shouldn’t be a trial, straight to the gallows, and save tax payer money. Where’s Isaac C. Parker when we need him.
Lots of crazy anti Trump riots across America yesterday – police attacked in more than 50 cities – democrats behind this – He is not our president thing Antifa or something like this terrorist group ?
WOW. They shoulda shot this S.O.B. a long time ago. I just read the full story in the Omaha paper but it won’t load onto this site. Unremorseful murderer.
I saw his story on court cam when he tried to escape it showed the whole thing they shot. The two jail guards is horrifying.
What kind of boy scout officer allowed this animal to surrender? They should have gunned him down, or better yet strung him up.
I was wondering the same thing. This turd has punched his own ticket for the rest of his stupid life. I am curious to find out what he was in jail for.
From what I could find out about this scofflaw thug, is that he had shot 2 people last year in Council Bluffs, of which one was killed. It sounds like, him, another thug, and a white boy wannabe were going to rob a drug dealer named Walker of money and drugs, and the robbery went bad. Personally, I could care less if these drug dealers kill each other, but now tax payers have to support their sorry asses.
Same guy alright. Doesn’t speak English so illegal alien no doubt. How I wish we still had the the gas chamber on the books.
You and me both, buddy.
No kidding they should just support him and have him hogtied and throw them back in Dominican Republic hog tied
He was in jail for murdering someone else he was on trial for that and then tried to escape and then murdered another one and he’s illegal too