Graphic - Iowa Police Shooting caught on Dashboard Video

Results Released in Centennial Bridge Officer-Involved Shooting
Updated: Sep 16, 2011 12:08 AM
More than a month after the police-involved shooting near the base of Centennial Bridge in Davenport, officials release more information on the investigation along with video from police squad cars.

It started with a shots fired call in front of the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds the first weekend in August. Both marked and unmarked Davenport squad cars followed a white blazer with four men inside they believed was involved. Police say they set up a road block at the base of Centennial and that's where the blazer eventually became blocked in.

Dash camera video shows the driver of the blazer ram into a couple of squad cars. Officials say within a matter of seconds officers had their guns drawn and were yelling at the driver to surrender. Then police say the driver of the blazer cut the wheel toward officers and three of them opened fire. Officers fired a total of six shots, hitting the driver three times and allowing officers to take control of the situation.

Police say the driver of the blazer is 18-year-old Michael Cross of Davenport. "In an interview with Mr. Cross he admitted it was his blazer at the scene of the shooting at the fairgrounds. He admitted he knew those were officers trying to apprehend him," said Scott County Attorney Mike Walton.

Police say Cross also admitted to being under the influence of alcohol. A search found drugs in the car, but no gun. The incident at the fairgrounds is still under investigation.

Cross is charged with a handful of things including assault on police officer with a deadly weapon, operating under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance, and stop sign violation.

He has been released from the hospital, but as of Thursday afternoon was not in police custody. When asked why that is, and when he will be arrested, Scott County Attorney Mike Walton said Cross will be taken into custody, "when he's arrested."

"Mr. Cross is represented by an attorney and that attorney has been advised that charges are pending," added Walton.

The three officers involved in the shooting are still on administrative leave. The officers made the decision to use deadly force in just a second or two.

Officials say, considering the circumstances with the original call of shots fired, and the Cross's actions behind the wheel, they believe the officer's actions were reasonable and justified. "You have somebody who's fleeing from the police, they've already fired shots in a crowd of people. From a public safety standpoint we need to take care of business," said Davenport Police Chief Frank Donchez.

The Davenport Police Department has its own internal review so they are not officially cleared of any charges.

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[jspekbb6]

looks good to me, don't be trying to use ur vehicle as a weapon and everything will be okay.

[Zombieslayer5588]

I'm shot sir.. I know I just tried to run you over but please call me an ambalamps!

[nickstix06]

@TonyManne what do u do for a living? do u work?

[TonyManne]

@nickstix06 yeah ok,, fukin retard

[nickstix06]

@TonyManne yup. i know all about u. bro

[TonyManne]

@nickstix06 because you know me right,, kid

[nickstix06]

@TonyManne yeah, u would just piss ur pants and cry :)

[daddy314]

I SEE WHY HE FIRED SHOTS AT HIS ASS, HE WAS ABOUT TO RUN HIM OVER IF HE DIDN'T

[TonyManne]

i love it how the police think there so tough,.,.,

[Yamahadrummer000]

Good work officers