GREENE COUNTY, IOWA – Iowa law enforcement say they chased a vehicle that refused to stop, and after the male teen exited the vehicle, allegedly armed, and advanced upon officers, they were forced to use lethal force.
On September 6, 2025, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) requested assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) with an officer-involved shooting in Greene County, Iowa.
At approximately 10:49 PM, the GCSO assisted the Boone Police Department and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit that started in Boone County and continued into Greene County. The pursued vehicle came to a stop, and officers encountered 18-year-old Camryn Stonehocker of Boone. Stonehocker exited his vehicle armed with a weapon. When Stonehocker advanced on officers, an officer fired his weapon, striking Stonehocker. He died at the scene.
The involved officers were uninjured. They have been placed on critical incident leave in accordance with their department policy.
Once the investigation is completed, the findings will be forwarded to the Greene County Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Iowa Attorney General for review. No further details were released.