Police in Council Bluffs are investigating a shooting that took place in the parking lot of the Ameristar Casino early this (Monday) morning. Authorities say at around 2-a.m., officers were dispatched to the casino at 2200 River Road, with regard to a security officer who was out with a man, who had suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Officers spoke with the unidentified victim, who told them he was walking in the parking lot, when a dark colored SUV drove up to him, and someone inside fired a shot at the man. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Anyone with information about the incident and/or who may have been in the area at the time, is encouraged to the the Council Bluffs Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, at 712-328-4728, or Crimestoppers at 712-328-7867.