New information has come to light regarding the suspect in Iowa who allegedly shot and killed police Sgt. James Smith.
The alleged shooter, now identified as Michael Lang, won the Democrat nomination for Grundy County Sheriff in June of 2020. Lang was later defeated in the fall general election by his Republican opponent.
The 41-year-old suspect was taken into custody after being shot during a standoff with police. Lang had a history of encounters with police.
