Details emerge in January shooting

Jay Bateman, of West Liberty, was shot after approaching officers with a knife; Actions of Officer Derek Holmes ruled justified

Andrea Grubaugh, Reporter
Posted 3/17/26

West Liberty police shot a man in January as he approached officers with a knife and did not yield to verbal warnings or a taser, according to information released by the department last week.

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