A memorial also went up at the scene where officer martin was killed in urbandale including a blue sign i spoke with some Johnston High School students who were dropping off flowers at that scene in urbandalethey said its just in des moines, Kristin Rogers news 7kwwl. Greene is no stranger to police in the des moines area being arrested multiple times on various charges. Most recently, he was removed from a High School Football game in urbandale after apparently showing a Confederate Flag during the national anthem. Police say he waved the flag in front of other people who are minorities. Sir, were asking you to leave the property. What kind of distrubance have i caused . Sir, sir, do not start. Complaining to officers that his Constitutional Rights were violated. He also was charged with resisting arrest in 2014 after officers tried patting him down for a weapon. Two days later he was accused of threatening to kill another man after a fight in a parking lot. Officers tragically shot a
Served jail time. The victims urbandale officer Justin Martin and Sergeant Tony beminio of the Des Moines Police department. The murdersshocking the two communities who have been showing their support of both the urbandale and Des Moines Police departments all day kwwls Kristin Rogers in des moines todayshe joins us livekristin . You mentioned the support here and seeinig the number of people bringing the officerswater, snacks or dropping flowers off at one of the memorials the somberness of the community is easy to feeland its easy to see. These scenesan officers worst nightmere hitting the communities of urbandale and des moines of this like happening in our country lately but i didnt ever realize it would happen like in our community. The scene where officer martin was killedsits now a memorial is in its place including a sign reading real heroes dont wear capes. At the Urbandale Police departmentflowers are being dropped off by the dozens and officers are being thanked Ellie Clause
S Sergeant Paul parizek Des Moines Police department 10 from what ive been told so far there was absolutely nothing or save themselves once it started. Flash s ross mccarty Urbandale Police chief 10 we cant tell youh owamny rounds he had taken through his vehicle, but pretty sure its over 15 and under 30. Police have not given a motive and say there is not anyone else was involved. They say greene was known to Law Enforcement. A somber scene earlier today. You can see a tarp over the car officer Justin Martin was is when he was killed in urbandale and one of those officerstony beminomade quite an impact right here in eastern iowa. He was a state champion wrestler and an allstate Football Player at iowa city west. Brads back in the telegraph herald newsroom in dubuque with much more. This has obviously been a tough day for many throughout the state but for mark reiland, who was an assistant coach when bemino was wrestling and a close family friend for a long time, its been even harder.
Sergeant tony beminio had been with the Des Moines Police Department Since 2005. Officer Justin Martin just joined the Urbandale Department last year. Scott greene is accused of killing both officers. The shootings happened within 20 minutes of each other early yesterday morning. Police said the officers had no chance to defend themselves. From what ive been told so far there was absolutely nothing we had High Expectations of his future and its tragically been cut very short here. Police in the des moines area are familiar with greene. Hes been arrested multiple times on various charges. Most recently, he was removed from a High School Football game in urbandale after apparently showing a Confederate Flag during the national anthem. Greene posting this video online also he was charged with resisting arrest 2 years ago. Two days later, he was accused of threatening to kill another man after a fight in a parking lot. The tragedy in des moines has impacted people all over eastern iowa. Ce