2 cops shot, killed in 'ambush-style' attack in Des Moines, Iowa – police (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

November 2, 2016 at 10:47

Police have confirmed that the officers, from Urbandale and Des Moines Police Departments, were shot dead while sitting in their cars in two related incidents.

The first shooting happened just after 1 a.m. Wednesday near 70th Street and Aurora Avenue, close to Urbandale High School according to local news reports, when one officer was shot and killed.

The scene of the first shooting at 70th and Aurora where an officer was found shot early Wed morning. Some officers in combat gear here. pic.twitter.com/SJEUY4B3gh
— Brian Powers (@bpowersphoto) November 2, 2016

Then 20 minutes later a second police officer was shot dead, just blocks away at Merle Hay Road and Sheridan Avenue.

The two police officers shot near #DesMoines, Iowa, were found dead within 20 minutes of each other. pic.twitter.com/ZuFCl3MNYv
— WTOC Walter Ambrose (@ambrose03) November 2, 2016

Police have released a photo of the suspect, identified as Scott Michael Green, 41, and warn that he is considered both armed and dangerous. He is believed to be driving a blue Ford F-150 truck.

People have been asked to immediately contact 911 if they see Green and are advised not to approach him, the Des Moines Register reports.

.@DMPolice just released photo of suspect, Scott Michael Green. He is considered armed and dangerous. pic.twitter.com/UF8m2Tpgdr
— Grant Rodgers (@GrantMRodgers) November 2, 2016

Des Moines Police Sergeant Paul Parizek said during a press briefing Wednesday morning that the second officer was on the way to the crime scene in Urbandale at the time of his killing.

“It looks like the officers were ambushed,” he said.

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