On April 9th, 2026 at approximately 5:02pm, Keokuk Police Officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Plank Road for a man with a gun that had entered a residence and was threatening to harm himself.
Keokuk Police Officers and Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrived on scene a short time later. They observed a male subject, later identified as Charles Joseph Schultz Jr, walking along the side of the residence. As Officers approached, they observed a pistol tucked in the waistband of Schultz and immediately gave commands that led to the de-escalation of the event and safe removal of the firearm. Schultz was taken into custody without further incident.
Charles Joseph Schultz Jr, 49 of Keokuk, was charged with Trespassing, a Simple Misdemeanor. He was then transported to a medical facility.
The shared screen capture is from one of our Officer’s body cameras and shows the types of dangers that our Officer put themselves in for the betterment of the community we serve. The professionalism and dedication of our law enforcement community in Lee County is commendable. In the photo, you can see the subject was mere inches away from accessing the firearm.
Our department is empathetic to those experiencing crisis. If anyone is struggling with a crisis, please contact our department and we will connect you to resources that can assist you.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the LeeComm Dispatch Center provided valuable assistance to our department during this event.
We encourage the public to contact our police department with any additional information regarding this event. The community plays a large role in helping our department keep our community safe. You can reach our department through our social media (Facebook Messenger), the LeeComm Dispatch Center (319-372-1310), Lee County Crime Stoppers, calling our department directly (319-524-2741), or coming to the police department in person (1222 Johnson Street, Keokuk).