OTTUMWA – Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Ottumwa on Wednesday.

The incident took place in the 500 block of North Green Street on June 10. At approximately 12:30pm, members of the US Marshal Service (USMS) attempted to serve an arrest warrant on 31-year-old Michael Zurek, who had been wanted by authorities since May 10, when he was able to flee law enforcement following a standoff in Poweshiek County.

During the confrontation, a US Marshal discharged his weapon, striking Zurek. Zurek died at the scene, and no law enforcement officers were injured.

The incident is currently being investigated by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Ottumwa Police Department. The DCI says that the USMS is cooperating with the investigation and that, in accordance with USMS policy, the Marshal who fired their weapon has been placed on administrative leave.

The findings of the DCI/OPD investigation will be provided to the Wapello County Attorney and the Iowa Attorney General for review. No additional information has been released at this time.