Several area schools in Council Bluffs were placed on “Lockout” status as a precautionary measure for nearly 90-minutes this (Thursday) morning, while authorities investigated a shooting. Bluff Police say the incident was reported just before 9-a.m. at the Featherstone Apartments in the 900 block of N. 35th Street.

Responding officers determined that the call had originated from the apartment of a family member of 22-year old Devon Seth Hunt, of Council Bluffs. The family members told officers that they discovered Hunt sitting on their back patio with a wound to his abdomen. Hunt told family members that he had been shot. When 9‐1‐1 was for called for an ambulance, Hunt attempted to wrestle the phone away from family members then fled the area on foot.

Officers conducted a search of the area with the assistance of a Police Canine; he was not located during the search. Officials say Hunt has outstanding arrest warrants for unrelated incidents. At this time, investigators are unable to confirm that Hunt was in fact shot and it is unknown how or where Hunt received the injury to his abdomen.

The case remains under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division. Authorities are asking for assistance from the public in locating Devon Hunt so that he can receive medical attention. Anyone having information on his whereabouts is encouraged to call 9‐1‐1 or contact Council Bluffs Crime Stoppers at (712) 328‐ 7867.