FORT DODGE, Iowa — The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has identified the woman who died following an officer-involved shooting Tuesday evening in Fort Dodge.
According to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, a 911 call came in from a resident in the 1500 block of 20th Avenue South reporting a female, identified as Melissa Halda, that was armed with large knives and acting erratically.
Deputies from the Webster County Sheriff's Office and a Fort Dodge police officer responded to the call. During the interaction, the woman was shot and killed.
Officials said Webster County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brett Knippel has been placed on administrative leave during the investigation per office policy.