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Juvenile arrested in connection with Fort Dodge shooting

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September 21st, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A 17-year-old male juvenile was arrested today (Wednesday) by Webster County Sheriff’s deputies at Fort Dodge Senior High School. The arrest followed an investigation into a shooting that occurred late last Friday night during a party at a residence in rural Webster County. There was a juvenile female who was shot during the party. She was transported to Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The male juvenile was charged with Intimidation with dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and possession of a firearm by an ineligible person.

The juvenile made his initial appearance in Webster County magistrate court and was ordered held on a 16-thousand dollar cash only bond. He is being held at the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Eldora.