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2 arrested in Nevada (IA) following a shooting earlier this week

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July 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Nevada, Iowa) – A shots-fired incident Monday evening in the Story County town of Nevada, resulted in one person being hit by bullets, and two people taken into custody. A press release from the Nevada Police Department says Officers were called at around 6:42-p.m. to the intersection of 7th Street and R Avenue. Authorities say one adult male was transported to the hospital for treatment of gunshot wound to his calf and chest. He has since been released. The victim’s name was not released.

Police were able to identify two suspects in the case. Following an investigation, 18-year-old Tristyn William Rumbaugh and an unnamed juvenile male were arrested on Attempt to Commit Murder, charges. According to a criminal complaint, investigators believe the shooting was in retaliation for another incident between the victim’s family and the suspects.

Nevada Police were assisted in the investigation by the Iowa State Patrol, Iowa DCI, Ames Police, the Story County Sheriff’s Office and Story County Conservation.