Police Chase Ends in Suspect's Death, Resolving Armed Hostage Situation in Iowa

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Des Moines police have shared new details about a kidnapping incident that ended with the suspect taking his own life. Surveillance cameras captured the victim and her toddler running from the suspect's apartment, where he had held them at gunpoint. The suspect later let a neighbor and the child go before fleeing the scene. A chase ensued, and officers used stop sticks to disable the suspect's car. The suspect then shot himself, while the victim was found inside the car and taken to the hospital.
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- Suspect in domestic incident dead after police chase in Des Moines County KCCI Des Moines
- Iowa authorities end armed hostage situation Sunday following hours-long search We Are Iowa Local 5 News
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