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(Update) Suspect sought in Ft. Dodge Homicide Investigation

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July 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Fort Dodge, Iowa) – Police in Fort Dodge report a warrant has been issued for the arrest of a a central Iowa man in connection with the fatal shooting Tuesday night, of a 15-year-old male. Authorities say the warrant charges 18-year-old Jamarrion James Davis (AKA J.J.), of Ankeny, with Murder in the 1st Degree, a Class-A Felony. Davis is a 5-feet 8-inches tall black male, who weighs approximately 115-pounds. Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts should contact your local law enforcement immediately. Davis is considered armed and dangerous. A $500 Webster County Crimestoppers reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest and conviction.

The shooting occurred at around 9:44-p.m., Tuesday, in the area of S. 15th Street and Fourth Avenue South, in Ft. Dodge. The unidentified teen victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His name was being withheld until all family members are notified.

Jamarrion James Davis (AKA J.J.),

The incident remains under investigation by the Ft. Dodge Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Iowa DCI and Webster County Attorney’s Office.