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Man shot in Council Bluffs motel parking lot – 1 arrested

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June 10th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs say one person is being treated for a gunshot wound following an incident that occurred just before 1-a.m. today (Saturday). Officers were dispatched to 1801 S. 35th St. at the Comfort Inn and Suites, for a shots fired call with a man down. Upon arrival officers located the victim laying on the south west corner of the hotel. The male had a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

The victim was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center by the Council Bluffs Fire Department. Authorities say as of 4:45-a.m.,  the victim is still in surgery. A male was taken in custody by police but at this time it is not clear if he fired the shot. The name of the victim is not being released pending notification of relatives.

This is an ongoing investigation, if anyone has any information about the incident, please contact crime stoppers at 712-328-7867.