(Fort Dodge, Iowa) – Officials with the Fort Dodge Police Department report a person suspected of being responsible for a shooting Wednesday afternoon, is in custody on a trio of charges. Authorities says 31-year-old Jordan J. Martin, of Fort Dodge, faces a felony charge of Intimidation with a dangerous weapon, and two aggravated misdemeanor charges of Assault with a dangerous weapon, and Reckless use of a firearm.

He arrests followed a call to the Webster County Telecommunications Center a little before 3-p.m., Wednesday, about someone firing a gun in the parking lot of Pet Supply Plus 2916 5th Ave. S. Responding officers were advised that the suspect had fled the scene and were given a direction of travel. Officers quickly arrived on scene and began searching for the suspect. Upon further investigation from members of the Fort Dodge Police Department and Webster County Sheriff’s Office, the alleged offender (Jordan Martin) was tracked down and taken into custody at the Days Inn, 3040 5th Ave. S.

As with all cases, Martin is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. At this time investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division are continuing to follow up on this incident. We encourage anyone who may have seen or heard anything around this area at this time to contact the Fort Dodge Police Department. Information may also be submitted anonymously via CrimeStoppers. Based on the information provided at this time, we feel this is an isolated incident among known individuals and not a random act. No injuries were reported.

The Fort Dodge Police Department was assisted by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, and Webster County Emergency Management.