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2 unusual facts about Virgil Stammeyer


Virgil Stammeyer

He was well known for his actions during a high speed chase from Maquoketa, Iowa to Key West, Iowa, and became one of the few officers wounded in the line of duty.

During the course of the pursuit Stammeyer was shot in the throat and shoulders, but continued to follow until the suspect's vehicle spun out near Key West, Iowa.



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