Subject Named in Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting

KNOXVILLE, Iowa – On August 21, 2025, at 11:10 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Roche Street. There, officers encountered 47-year-old Knoxville resident, Steven Funk, who was assaulting an adult female. During the incident, an officer fired his weapon, striking Funk. Despite the efforts of officers on scene, Knoxville EMS personnel, and hospital staff, Funk died at a Des Moines hospital.

The adult female was treated and released from a local hospital.

The involved officers were uninjured. They have been placed on critical incident leave in accordance with Knoxville Police Department policy.

At the request of the Knoxville Police Department, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting the investigation into the shooting. Once the investigation is completed, the findings will be forwarded to the Marion County Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Iowa Attorney General for review.