Des Moines, IOWA – According to the Des Moines Police Department, her name is Katherine Margaret and she is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault on a police officer with a dangerous weapon and interference with official acts with a weapon.
This incident occurred on Oct. 5.
Man called 911 and said that a woman had tried to stab him on the sidewalk.
Police say the 35-year-old woman advanced on the responding officer while ignoring his commands to drop the knife, leading him to shoot her.
This incident remains under investigation.
This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.
