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Fatal shooting in Ames Monday morning

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May 9th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Ames, Iowa) –  Officials with the Ames Police Department say a man was found shot to death outside of an apartment complex early this (Monday) morning. KCCI reports that at around 4:39 a.m., dispatchers received several calls about hearing gunshots east of Wheeler Street. Just minutes later, police said officers found the body of a man with multiple gunshot wounds outside of 3021 Regency Court.

The name of the man is being withheld pending family notification. Police did not release any information on a suspect in the case. They said they do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5133 or the anonymous tip line, 515-239-5533. People can also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400. Online anonymous tips can be submitted to www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com. To text a tip, send “PCCS” plus the message to 274637 (CRIMES).