May 9, 2022- 10:00 p.m.
At 4:39 A.M. the Ames Police Department received calls from multiple individuals stating they heard gunshots east of Wheeler Street.
A few minutes later, officers located a male with multiple gunshot wounds located outside of 3021 Regency Court.
The man was deceased.
Officers and investigators are in the area now. We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information relating to this incident is encouraged to contact the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5133 or the anonymous tip line, 515-239-5533.
You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400. Online anonymous tips may be submitted to www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com or text a tip, Text “PCCS” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).
Questions regarding this press release may be directed to Commander Dan Walter, Ames Police Department, at (515) 239-5317 or (515) 239-5130.
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