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05/13/2020

Knapp continued investigation

The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the assault and shooting incident at 20139 Echo Road, Merrill, Iowa. 

The Iowa State Medical Examiner has completed the autopsy and the cause and manner of death has been determined.  KEVIN LEROY JUZEK, age 51 of Merrill, died as a result of shotgun wounds to the abdomen and chest.  The manner of death is Homicide.

The investigation is continuing by the Le Mars Police Department and the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office.  Thomas Knapp continues to be held at the Plymouth County Corrections facility under Domestic Assault charges.  He is a party of interest in this case.  No additional charges have been filed at this time. 

Mike Van Otterloo

Sheriff, Plymouth County
 
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