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Liquor runner in Iowa killed federal agent in pursuit
In Oskaloosa Iowa June 33 AP peace officers hunted a liquor runner suspect Claude Ride of Creston after a five mile chase. Harry Elliott of Des Moines was killed when shot in the face as he tried to arrest the suspect. A. A. Murphy of Spencer was wounded in the head neck and shoulders but expected to recover. Kennedy Sheriff Frank Hook recounted the shooting. The chase began after officers recognized the couple traveling in the suspect’s car.
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