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Council Bluffs man wanted for alleged shootings in Blair, NE.

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May 12th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Blair, Nebraska) – Police in Blair are asking for your help in locating a western Iowa man suspected of shooting two people this (Friday) morning. An arrest warrant was issued for 22-year-old Elijah E. Logan, of Council Bluffs. Logan is described as being 5-feet 9-inches tall, and weighing 175-pounds. He was seen leaving the area where the incident occurred, in a 1988 Green Jeep Cherokee with Iowa license plate NAM 032.
Authorities say officers were dispatched at 6:30-a.m. on May 12th, 2023, to a residence in the 1000 Block of Park Street for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located two victims, a male, and a female. The female victim had gunshot wounds to her legs. Officers rendered aid until emergency personnel could arrive and transported the female party to the hospital. The second male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Douglas County Crime Lab and Blair Officers continue to investigate the scene for witnesses and video footage that may be of investigative assistance. Any resident in the nearby area with exterior surveillance camera systems is encouraged to notify the police department. The investigation is ongoing.  Metro Law Enforcement agencies along with US Marshalls are currently assisting in the location of Logan.

Elijah E. Logan

Blair Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 402-426-4747 or if they see Elijah E. Logan or the vehicle call 911. Future updates may be provided as they become available.