Bettendorf Shooting Update

A Bettendorf police officer was justified in the shooting of an armed suspect that happened on May 21st in the 2600 block of Cypress Drive. Bettendorf officers respond to multiple calls of an altercation in the residence that involved a handgun which threatened the lives of the residents. There were also children in the area during this event. The man whose name was Jamey Myles was ordered to drop the gun, but did not comply. The officer was shot by 2 bullets, with a 2nd officer also being hit by a bullet that went through the 1st officer’s body. Officers returned fire, injuring Myles. All parties involved that were injured were taken to a local hospital and treated for their wounds. Because the case is still ongoing, the Scott County Attorney’s offices refused to comment further. Myles has been arrested and has multiple charges, some of which include Attempted murder of a peace officer, Domestic abuse, Assault, 3 counts of child endangerment, alongside other charges.