Police in Council Bluffs say a domestic violence situation late Sunday afternoon resulted in a shooting, and the death of 59-year old Russ Atkins, of Council Bluffs. Authorities say Officers were called to the 500 block of Grace Street at around 4:40-p.m., with regard to a shooting that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers located Atkins, deceased, laying in the street. A subsequent investigation revealed Atkins had been involved in a domestic violence situation with a woman, when 67-year old Stephen Hahn, of Omaha, attempted to intervene.

Hahn produced a handgun during the altercation, and fired one round, fatally wounding Atkins. Detectives determine Hahn personally knew Atkins and the woman, and that a court ordered Protection Order was in place between Atkins and the woman. Hahn remained on the scene and was cooperative with detectives during the investigation. Hahn was also legally permitted to be in possession of the handgun.

Authorities say after consulting with Pottawattamie County Attorney Matt Wilber this (Monday) morning, it was decided the facts surrounding the incident will be presented to a Grand Jury to determine whether Hahn will face any criminal charges. In order not to taint the Grand Jury members, authorities say no further information will be released by the Council Bluffs Police Department at this time.