As he began to run, the officer drew his firearm and fired a single shot into Randall’s chest.
Randall dropped instantly. Though the officer made an attempt to administer aid, the damage was irreversible the bullet had pierced his ribs, lungs, and heart, leading to his death on the roadside.
Randall’s mother, Wendy Tippitt, spent agonizing weeks searching for clarity. Her son had vanished after a routine stop, and official answers were slow to come.
Months later, a grand jury declined to indict Sgt. Iversen, ruling out criminal charges. More than a year later, following the filing of a federal civil suit.
Tippitt was finally allowed to view the dashcam footage that captured the final moments of her son’s life. Watching the video, she was devastated: “The only person using force was Sgt. Iversen against my son.”
