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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1996

Page

6

Police transcript details shape of Shaw shooting case

State of mind and phone transcripts reveal Eric Shaw despondent after breakup and his attempt to suffocate himself in a car. Butitta relays a late night call to Iowa City police as officers confirm Shaw was shot by Officer Gillaspie during a burglary investigation.

Butitta Iowa City Eric Shaw Shaw Des Moines Iowa Steve Atkins R.J. Winkelhake Batcheller Heather Batchellor Eric

Blood curdling scream transcript from Des Moines shooting call

A Des Moines man recounts a late night telephone call where a friend involved in a Des Moines to Iowa City trip described a breakup, distress, and a fatal shooting. Police noise and ambulance dispatch emerge as the scene unfolds.

Shooting at Shaw's business leads to police contact

The Shaw couple call Iowa City police at 12 26 a m on Aug 31 seeking details after a shooting at 1132 S Gilbert. Capt Harney later explains an officer fatally shot their son. the call ends with heated exchanges and a disconnection.

Jay Blossom Shaw Iowa City Iowa City Police Patrick Harney Harney Capt Iowa City Police Department Jay Shaw

Officers return to duty after Shaw shooting investigation

Iowa City officers Troy Kelsay and Darin Zacharias return to work after five weeks on paid leave. They were part of a burglary probe when Officer Jeffrey Gillaspie shot and killed Eric Shaw on Aug 30. Gillaspie resigned after an internal review recommended against returning to duty. Counseling confirmed the pair ready to resume duties. Kelsay on day shift and Zacharias in field training. Supervisors will monitor their performance with no special treatment.

Gazette Johnson County Bureau Iowa City Troy Kelsay Darin Zacharias Kelsay Zacharias Jeffrey Gillaspie Eric Shaw Gillaspie Force R.J. Winkelhake Winkelhake

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