Deputies from the Webster County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of gunfire at the 1700 block of Johnson Avenue in rural Webster County around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. A caller told officers that a person had been shot and that the shooter was still on the property.
When deputies arrived, they found a male victim with a gunshot wound. First‑aid responders performed life‑saving measures before transporting the injured man to a nearby hospital for further care.
Approximately fifteen minutes later, a joint search effort involving the Iowa State Patrol and Fort Dodge Police Department located a second male who matched the description of the alleged shooter. He was taken into custody for questioning.
The Webster County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the incident appears to be isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. “This is an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public,” the office said in a statement.
What residents can do
Authorities are asking anyone with additional information about the shooting to contact the Webster County Sheriff’s Office directly or to submit a tip online through Webster County Crime Stoppers. Community cooperation is encouraged to help complete the investigation.
While the investigation continues, local law‑enforcement agencies remain vigilant and are working closely with state and neighboring police departments to ensure public safety in the area.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
