May 30, 2024

MUSCATINE, Iowa - The two males who were injured in the May 29, 2024, officer-involved shooting incident at the intersection of Highway 61 and Cedar Street in Muscatine, Iowa, have been identified as Isidro Barajas Jr., 29, of Muscatine, and Juan Aldo Beltran Delgado, 33, of Muscatine. Barajas and Beltran Delgado are receiving treatment at a medical facility.

The Drug Task Force Officer who fired their weapon is a member of the multi-jurisdictional task force that serves Muscatine County and surrounding areas. The officer has been placed on critical incident leave pending the completion of the investigation. The name of the officer will be released upon completion of the interview. The case will be referred to the Muscatine County Attorney’s office for review upon completion of the investigation.

No additional information will be released at this time. 

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