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Iowa DCI investigating a Homicide in Albia

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June 25th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Albia, IOWA – The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Sunday evening, reported that on Saturday, June 24, at 9:38 p.m., a 911 call was received at the Monroe County Law Enforcement Center. The caller reported a disturbance and shooting in the 423 A Street South in Albia.  Responding law enforcement found 49-year old Albia resident Daniel Gundrum with a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts by officers and medical technicians, Gundrum succumbed to his injuries.

The Albia Police Department and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are investigating the death as a homicide.  An autopsy will be conducted by the Office of the State Medical Examiner to determine the exact cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Albia Police Department at (641) 932-7815.  Authorities said there is no known threat to the public, and that the incident remains an ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released in the coming days.