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James K. Jim Smith

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of April 9, 2021, a routine traffic stop in the small town of Grundy Center, Iowa, escalated into a tragic series of events that would claim the life of a veteran law enforcement officer. That Friday, at approximately 7:22 p.m., a Grundy Center police officer attempted to pull over a vehicle driven by Michael Thomas Lang. Lang, however, fled from the officer, leading to a pursuit that ended just southeast of the city. There, Lang exited his vehicle and violently assaulted the offi ...Read More
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  • MyStateline.com: Iowa patrol trooper killed during standoff
  • The Hawk Eye Newspaper: 27-year veteran of Iowa State Patrol, Sgt. Jim Smith, killed in Grundy Center standoff
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    Victim Details

    James K. Jim Smith

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Grundy Center

    IA

    2021-04-09

    51

    James

    K. Jim Smith

    11/05/2025

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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the suspect, Michael Thomas Lang, and how the justice system handle... ...Read More
    11/15/2024
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